Born January 19, 1897 - Died April 14, 1975
Was a member of the Unemployed Brigade that
demonstrated for more work and better pay.
He carried on the cause when its leaders gave up hope
and resigned. He stated "I'd rather be a dead hero . . . — — Map (db m81221) HM
1914-1918 This memorial is erected in grateful memory of the men of this colony who gave their lives in the Great War Lieut. J.P.H. Atkin. 4th Brig. C.F.A. · “ A.N. Usher M.C. 10th R.F. · Sgt. J.W. Masson B.W.R.R. · “ G.E.P. Usher . . . — — Map (db m118913) WM
To the glory of God and the memory of these forty officers and men of the British Honduras Territorial Force who died on duty and are buried at Belize, El Cayo, Stann Creek, Orange Walk and Corozal. Lieut Colonel Slack W.J. · Surgeon Captain . . . — — Map (db m118995) WM
This clock tower was erected in 1924 in memory of William Hart Bennett, Esq. CMG Governor & Commander in Chief of the Colony from 3rd April to 4th Sept. 1918 who died as the result of injuries sustained by him while proceeding to the scene of the . . . — — Map (db m81213) HM
Mule Park was built at this location in 1912. Its name came from the drayage of the day, locally known as “mule & cart”. The mules would rest under the trees while their draymen did business on Front and Back Streets (modern day Regent . . . — — Map (db m119026) HM
Originally built in 1812 by slaves and from bricks brought across from Europe. It is known also as the first church in the settlement of Belize. It served as a Parish Church until the first Anglican Bishop was consecrated in 1886. In the … behind . . . — — Map (db m118824) HM
This Chain and Anchor are refered (sic, referred) to as a "Boom". It was extended across the river in the 1700s to hold back logs set afloat from mahogany camps higher up the Old Belize River. — — Map (db m81450) HM
Ceiba Tree Ceiba pentandra “Cotton Tree” This Ceiba tree was planted in 1991 The Ceiba tree was the Sacred Tree of the Ancient Maya Cotton-like fiber surrounds the seeds of the Ceiba Tree. These fibers are 8 times lighter than . . . — — Map (db m104988) HM
In memory of the members of The Belize Defence Force who died whilst in service “They will be remembered” Names of the fallen soldiers
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor . . . — — Map (db m104926) HM
Tomb at Altun HaDiscovered deep within the huge stair block at the top of the Temple of Masonry Altars (Temple B4) of Altun Ha, was the tomb of an elderly priest along with the largest carved jade artifact ever recovered in the . . . — — Map (db m104960) HM
This bridge was inaugurated on July 05, 2005 by Hon. Said Musa, Prime Minister of Belize, in tribute to the late Hon. Agripino Cawich whose vision and determination made this construction a reality. This 114 m Calendar Hamilton Truss Bridge System . . . — — Map (db m81220) HM
“Del pueblo de Mexico al pueblo de Belize, en ocasión del X Aniversario de su Independencia. Inaugurado por el Presidente de Mexico, Carlos Salinas de Gotari, Septiembre de 1991.” English: “From the . . . — — Map (db m118896) HM
Colossal Head ReplicaCulture: Olmec Temporality: Early Preclassic 1200-900 BC. Discovered: 1970 Place of origin: Texistepec, State of Veracruz, Mexico Site: San Lorenzo Tenochtitlan Measures: Length: 1.63 m Width: 1.55 m Height: 2.20 m Author: . . . — — Map (db m118867) HM
Father of Belize's Independence 1981 Founder of the City of Belmopan 1970 A man who has dedicated fifty eight (58) years of his life to the Government and people of Belize — — Map (db m94508) HM
The flag of Belize is made up of Blue (Azure) with a White circle and a Red (Gules) border, these two horizontal red borders are 1/5 of the total width of the Flag, with the Coat of Arms centered
on the white circle. The shield of the Coat of . . . — — Map (db m133812) HM
About Location
Esperanza is located approximately two and a half miles northeast of San Ignacio and abuts the town of Santa Elena.
Population
1,262 as of the 2010 census
Highlights:
Farming, Construction, River
Esperanza is the . . . — — Map (db m196275) HM
This altar is a ballcourt marker erected in A.D. 633 by Lord Kan II. The text explains that Kan II's father, Lord Water, engaged in two war events with Tikal in A.D. 556 and A.D. 562. The unstated purpose of the monument is to compare Kan II's . . . — — Map (db m94539) HM WM
Dedicated to the people of San Ignacio & Santa Elena commemorating The Centennial of El Cayo October 19-1904-2004 by the Hon Said W. Musa Prime Minister of Belize 19th October 2004 Sponsored by Atlantic Bank Limited San . . . — — Map (db m118897) HM
Corozal Town Central ParkThe Central Plaza of Corozal Town has been used for various activities and events since the town was founded in 1849. Social, cultural, sporting events and even a brief occupation in 1870 by Marcus Canul, General of the . . . — — Map (db m105064) HM
Corozal Town HallIn 1952 the Corozal Town Hall was constructed. It was financed by the Baron Bliss Trust Fund. The large concrete building dominated the physical landscape with only two other concrete structures, the Catholic Church and the . . . — — Map (db m105070) HM
Fort Barlee Fort Barlee was constructed in Corozal Town by Lieutenant Governor Frederick Palgrave Barlee (pictured here) in the late 1870's. The fort was built to protect British
interests and Yucatecan settlers in Corozal during the latter . . . — — Map (db m105062) HM
Her Majesty’s PrisonThe mid to late 1800's was unquestionably a period of unrest and instability along the Rio Hondo and Corozal Town. A substantial migration of Yucatecos
fleeing the Caste Wars in Mexico led to an increase in population and . . . — — Map (db m105069) HM
House of Culture/Public MarketArriving from England by ship in 1885, the cast iron frame of an intended market was assembled and a building was constructed along the shoreline close to the public pier. Inaugurated in 1886, the Corozal Town . . . — — Map (db m105090) HM
Parish Office/Priest’s Residence/Xavier College
The priest's residence or "El Convento" was constructed in early the 1890's. Its construction is attributed to Father Gillett who was one of the English Jesuit priests who came to Belize in the . . . — — Map (db m105066) HM
Schofield ResidenceThe Schofield residence was constructed in the early 1880's when mature mahogany was still thriving in the forests of northern Belize which ensured its longevity into the 21st century. It has survived many hurricanes . . . — — Map (db m105068) HM
Royal Complex N10-17 to 29The “Royal Complex” comprises structures N10-17 through N10-29 which can be dated from the Middle Late Classic (700-800 CE) through the Late Postclassic Period (1000-1100 CE). Excavation of . . . — — Map (db m105101) HM
Stela 9This monument was erected at the end of the Middle Classic Period (600-800 CE). Stela 9 depicts Lord “Smoking Shell” holding a double headed ceremonial bar diagonally across his chest. The headdress depicted on this . . . — — Map (db m105099) HM
High Temple N10-43The Structure N10-43, 33 meters in height, is the tallest structure at the site of Lamanai and is also one of the largest Preclassic structure in the Maya area. The initial phase of construction for structure N10-43 began in . . . — — Map (db m105098) HM
Dedicated to the memory of Thomas Vincent Ramos Father of Garifuna Settlement Day 1887-1955 Dedicated Nov. 13, 1990 From the people of Dangriga — — Map (db m195277) HM
This exhibit is made up of multiple markers inside of an open air information kiosk at the Serpon Sugar Mill. Sugar Cane Sugar cane generally is believed to have originated in northern India, the earliest mention of it being in some of . . . — — Map (db m121903) HM
Antillean Manatee
Trichechus manatus
Manatees can easily move between salt water and fresh water.
The gestation period is 13 months, usually giving birth to one calf.
Harvest Caye has developed a Manatee Conservation Program to . . . — — Map (db m239944) HM
Black Howler Monkey
Alouatta Pigra
Belize has two species of primates, the Black Howler Monkey and the Spider Monkey.
The black howler monkey, locally called the baboon, is known for its extremely loud localization that can be . . . — — Map (db m239939) HM
Dugout Canoe
Dating back approximately 8,000 years to the Neolithic Stone Age, dugout canoes are the oldest boats archaeologists have recorded to date. One attribution to the survival of these canoes is that they are carved from a single, . . . — — Map (db m239942)
Hawksbill Turtle
Eretmochelys imbricateta
Harvest Caye is one of few nesting sites in Belize for the critically endangered Hawksbill turtle, as well as for other marine turtles. Their nesting season takes place between May to . . . — — Map (db m239941) HM
This ball court consists of two parallel structures, and the rectangular space between them. At the center of this space there is a ballcourt marker. The Maya ball game, as it is recorded in the Popol Vuh (sacred book of the Quiche Maya), is a . . . — — Map (db m240325) HM
The E-Group is an assemblage of buildings that are arranged to provide a fixed location for observing the movement of the sun, moon and stars. This architectural feature was first identified at Uaxactun, Guatemala, and at several other centres since . . . — — Map (db m240328) HM
Structure 7, thought to be the royal residence of Nim Li Punit was built sometime before about A.D. 400 and was occupied until about A.D. 800. Two remarkable discoveries were made while excavating the royal residence. The first of these is Tomb 4, . . . — — Map (db m240334) HM
This tomb located on the western side of Str. 5 contained the remains of at least 5 people in a sequential burial.
Along with their bones were froud shells, pottery, jade, stingray spines and objects of carved stone. These individuals were members . . . — — Map (db m240330) HM
Queen of Brokdong Lila ‘Leela' Genus Vernon (1950-) Born on October 21, 1950 • Referred to as the ‘Queen of Brokdong’, Lila Genus Vernon was born in Punta Gorda Town to a family of proud African heritage. • Her music and activism throughout . . . — — Map (db m104977) HM
Dedicated to: The Rt. Hon. George Cadle Price Prime Minister of Belize, the Father of the Belizean Nation, who struggled to attain the independence of Belize, 1950-1981 Through the efforts of the people of Punta Gorda and The Hon. Michael . . . — — Map (db m105026) HM
Ball Court Structures 21 & 22
This ballcourt was built between 800-900 A.D. Four figurines and three metates (grinding stones) were found here. Amongst the construction fill material lay broken bits of stucco painted red and purplish-black. . . . — — Map (db m105009) HM