It contains the Freeport of Monrovia, the major national port of Liberia and a variety of businesses.

Its proximity to the capital and industrial base make it an important commercial area for the country.

[2] New Georgia is now located on the mainland directly to the east of Bushrod Island.

[3] The ACS, which was active during the first part of the 19th century, advocated the emigration to Africa of free and enslaved African Americans.

In 1878 a community of Vai people (called "Vai Town" by Williams) was located on Bushrod Island across the Mesurado River from Monrovia, while a few miles up the river on the island the community of New Georgia had about 500 residents.