David in District of David, Chiriquí, Panama — Central America

Former Home of General Francisco Morazán

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 15, 2017

1. Former Home of General Francisco Morazán Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

G.ral Francisco Morazan
Nació en Honduras
3 octubre 1792
Consagró su vida a
la democracia y
luchó por la unidad
Centro Americana.
Murió como martir en
San José de Costa Rica
15 septiembre 1842
Marcador adicional
La posteridad me
hará justicia
Francisco Morazan
Símbolo de los Masones

English translation:
General Francisco Morazán
Born in Honduras on October 3, 1792
He consecrated his life to democracy
and fought for the unity of Central America.
He died as a martyr in San José, Costa Rica
on September 15, 1842.
Additional marker:Posterity will do justice to me.
Francisco Morazán
Mason's symbol

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is September 15, 1842.

Location. 8° 25.587′ N, 82° 25.342′ W. Marker is in David, Chiriquí, in District of David. Memorial is at the intersection of Avenida 8a Este and Calle B

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Norte, on the left when traveling west on Avenida 8a Este. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: David, Chiriquí 04060-1, Panama. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Simón Bolívar (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Father Paul Joseph Volk (approx. 0.4 kilometers away).

Regarding Former Home of General Francisco Morazán. This monument and marker is located in Barrio Bolívar, in the city of David, Panama. It was built in honor of Francisco Morazán, who was born in Honduras on October 3, 1792 and died as a martyr to liberty and democracy in Costa Rica, on September 15, 1842. On these grounds was the home of the Candanedo family, where Morazán resided between 1840 and 1841.
Morazán was a brave military strategist, recognized as a liberator of the Central American Republics and promoter of the federation of Central American States. This bust was erected on the location of the house that he and his family inhabited for approximately two years, which had been given to him by the prominent Spanish citizen, José Domingo de Obaldía. According to legend, under a large tree that faced his house, he dictated to his son Francisco all of his life history of the years of battle against the Creoles and Spaniards, who opposed the liberation of the Central American peoples. After his allied army was diminished in men, arms,

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 15, 2017

2. Former Home of General Francisco Morazán Marker

ammunition, and provisions he chose to move to David, around the end of 1839. From David he traveled through South America, especially to Peru, where he made contacts and obtained military support and resources to return to attempt to pacify Central America. He soon entered Cartago, Costa Rica, where he was imprisoned and sentenced to death, without being allowed to defend himself. The Conservatives believed that with his execution on the afternoon of September 15, 1842 the struggles for Union would also die.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 15, 2017

3. Former Home of General Francisco Morazán Marker

Bust of General Francisco Morazán Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 15, 2017

4. Bust of General Francisco Morazán Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 269 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 15, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.