Atiquizaya, Ahuachapán, El Salvador — Central America (West Coast)

200th Anniversary of the First Cry of Salvadoran Independence

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 14, 2016

1. 200th Anniversary of the First Cry of Salvadoran Independence Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

El Concejo Municipal de la ciudad de Atiquizaya, presidido por la Licenciada Ana Luisa Rodríguez de Gonzalez, Alcadesa Municipal, periodo edilicio 2008-2012
En conmemoración de los doscientos años del primer grito de Independencia.
Atiquizaya, 05 de noviembre del año 2011.

English translation:
The Municipal Council of the city of Atiquizaya, presided over by Ana Luisa Rodríguez de Gonzalez, Municipal Mayor for the period 2008-2012
In commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the First Cry of Independence.
Atiquizaya, November 5, 2011.

Erected 2011.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is November 5, 2011.

Location. 13° 58.591′ N, 89° 45.372′ W. Marker is in Atiquizaya, Ahuachapán. Memorial can be reached from Avenidad 5 de Noviembre Norte. The marker is in the central park of Atiquizaya, along the base of the bandstand. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atiquizaya, Ahuachapán 01203, El Salvador. Touch for directions.

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are within 23 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Century of the City of Atiquizaya (a few steps from this marker); Salvador Antonio Gómez Góchez (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Stanley Boggs (approx. 8.8 kilometers away in Santa Ana); Ernesto "Che" Guevara's Visit to El Salvador (approx. 8.9 kilometers away in Santa Ana); Here Died General Justo Rufino Barrios (approx. 9 kilometers away in Santa Ana); The Ataco Catholic Church and 2001 Earthquake (approx. 15.6 kilometers away); David Granadino (approx. 21.7 kilometers away in Santa Ana); Aurelio Fuertes and Santa Ana Cathedral (approx. 21.7 kilometers away in Santa Ana). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atiquizaya.

Regarding 200th Anniversary of the First Cry of Salvadoran Independence. The "First Cry of Independence" from Spain for Central America came on November 5, 1811 in San Salvador. Manuel José Arce proclaimed in a speech that "There is no King, no Intendent, no Captain General, we only owe allegiance to our Mayor!" This and other similar proclamations happened in what is now Parque La Libertad in San Salvador. This initial proclamation was put down by the Spanish with the arrest and dispersal of those seeking independence. Independence from Spain was finally gained on September 15, 1821 after ten more years of struggle.

100th Anniversary of the First Cry of Salvadoran Independence Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 14, 2016

2. 100th Anniversary of the First Cry of Salvadoran Independence Marker

This earlier marker on the bandstand noted the 100th anniversary of the First Cry of Independence, 1811-1911.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 14, 2016

3. 200th Anniversary of the First Cry of Salvadoran Independence Marker

The marker is at the base of the bandstand.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.