Bristol in Bucks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Puerto Rican Monument of Bristol
In March of 1509 a ship carrying Juan Ponce de Leon arrived in San Juan. With him was the West African Juan Garrido. They landed and were met by Agueybana chief Taino. Briefly there was harmony. The mixing of cultures that form Puerto Rico had begun.
(Marker in Spanish, translation of previous marker)
africano Juan Garrido. Al desembarcar fueron recibidos por Agueybana el cacique supremo de los Tainos indígenas de la Isla de Borinquen. Existió harmonia por pocos años, así comenzó le mezcla de razas y culturas que formó el Puerto Rico de hoy.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1509.
Location. 40° 5.613′ N, 74° 51.43′ W. Marker is in Bristol, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. Monument is located in Basin Park, near the confluence of Otter Creek and the Delaware River, about 400 feet SW of the intersection of Mill and Radcliffe Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bristol PA 19007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Where the Canal Met the River (a few steps from this marker); Harriet Ross Tubman (a few steps from this marker); Tidal Delaware Water Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Working with the Tide (within shouting distance of this marker); Fueling the Economy (within shouting distance of this marker); In the Basin (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbus 500 Celebration (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marsh Ecology in an Urban Setting (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bristol.
Regarding The Puerto Rican Monument of Bristol. The Oldest Coat of Arms in the Americas also says in Spanish "Escudo Oficial de Puerto Rico" (The Official Coat of Arms of Puerto Rico). The coat of arms also has a latin inscription of "Johannes est nomen ejus", or "John is his name", referring to the original name of the island as St. John the Baptist (San Juan Bautista).
Also see . . .
1. History of Puerto Rico. (Submitted on May 30, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. History of Bristol Borough. (Submitted on May 30, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. The Spanish Conquest of Puerto Rico. (Submitted on May 30, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,649 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on January 29, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on May 30, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.