David in District of David, Chiriquí, Panama — Central America
Father Paul Joseph Volk
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 15, 2017
1. Father Paul Joseph Volk Marker
XL Aniversario
Homenaje al
Padre Pablo Jose Volk (1919)
Insigne misionero aleman
A quien se debe la edificacion
de este templo entre 1898 y 1901
1955 David 1995
40th Anniversary
Tribute to Father Paul Joseph Volk, who died in 1919
Illustrious German missionary who was responsible for building this temple between 1898 and 1901
1955 – David – 1995
Erected 1995.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 8° 25.701′ N, 82° 25.551′ W. Marker is in David, Chiriquí, in District of David. It is on Avenida Bolívar just west of Calle B Norte, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: David, Chiriquí 04060-1, Panama. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in North America, specifically in Central America, on the Ring of Fire, on the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 15, 2017
2. Father Paul Joseph Volk Marker
The marker can be seen to the right of the church's entrance.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 15, 2017
3. An interior view of the Parish of the Holy Family (Sagrada Familia) of David.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 15, 2017
4. The dedication stone for the Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia of David.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 556 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 1, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
