Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala — Central America (Central Highlands)
Francisco Marroquín and the San Pedro Hospital
1563 - Abril 18 - 1968
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 10, 2015
1. Francisco Marroquín and the San Pedro Hospital Marker
Homenaje de la Municipalidad de esta Ciudad al 1r Obispo de Guatemala Ilmo Lic. Dn Francisco Marroquín, Fundador del Hospital de San Pedro, en el 4o centenario de su muerte
Tribute from the Municipality of this City to the First Bishop of Guatemala the Illustrious Francisco Marroquín, founder of the Hospital of San Pedro, on the four hundredth anniversary of his death.
Erected 1963.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Colonial Era.
Location. 14° 33.313′ N, 90° 43.936′ W. Marker is in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez 03001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Manuel Benítez (within shouting distance of this marker); First Rector and Graduate of the University of San Carlos (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The University of San Carlos (about 120 meters away); Pedro Cortés y Larraz (about
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 10, 2015
2. Wide view of Francisco Marroquín and the San Pedro Hospital Marker
The marker can be seen to the left of the photo, along the side wall of the San Pedro Church. The San Pedro Hospital entrance is to the right and is still in operation as the Hermano Pedro Office of Social Works.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 10, 2015
3. Additional marker at San Pedro Hospital
This additional marker celebrates the canonization of Hermano Pedro on July 30, 2002. It can be seen to the left of the entrance to the old Hospital San Pedro (now Hermano Pedro Office of Social Works).
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 28, 2020
4. The San Pedro Church, seen at night
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 589 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 21, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on February 14, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
