- Feb 6 1st organized emigration of blacks back to Africa (NY to Sierra Leone)
- Feb 6 US population announced at 9,638,453, African Americans 1,771,656 (18.4%)
- Feb 6 First 86 African American immigrants sponsored by the American Colonization Society start a settlement in present-day Liberia
- Feb 23 Cato Street conspiracy uncovered, attempt to murder British Prime Minister Earl of Liverpool and Government Ministers