San José, Costa Rica — Central America

The University of Santo Tomás

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 11, 2017

1. The University of Santo Tomás Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En este lugar estuvo situada la
Universidad de Santo Tomas
erigida por Decreto XI de 3 de mayo
de 1843 e inaugurada el 21 de abril
de 1844.

Homenaje
de la Academia de Geografia
e Historia de Costa Rica y del
Banco Anglo Costarricense
San Jose, 3 de mayo de 1968

English translation:
In this place was located the
University of Santo Tomás
erected by Decree XI of May 3, 1843 and inaugurated on April 21, of 1844.

Tribute from the Academy of Geography and History of Costa Rica and the Anglo-Costa Rican Bank
San José, May 3, 1968

Erected 1968 by Academia de Geografía e Historia de Costa Rica y del Banco Anglo Costarricense.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Man-Made Features. A significant historical date for this entry is April 21, 1844.

Location. 9° 55.958′ N, 84° 4.675′ W. Marker is in San José. It is on Avenida 2 just east of Calle 1, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San José 10104, Costa Rica. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in North America,

specifically in Central America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Juan Mora Fernández (within shouting distance of this marker); The 150th Anniversary of the First Catholic Diocese in Costa Rica (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Declaration of Central American Independence (about 180 meters away); Monument to the National Flag of Costa Rica (about 180 meters away); Juan Rafael Mora Porras (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Juan Vazquez de Coronado (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Christopher Columbus in Costa Rica (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Braulio Carrillo Colina (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San José.

Regarding The University of Santo Tomás. The bank mentioned on the marker, the Banco Anglo Costarricense, closed in 1994.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 11, 2017

2. The University of Santo Tomás Marker

To the left of the marker is a stone sphere of Costa Rica, a pre-Columbian artifact from the UNESCO site in the peninsula of Osa.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 11, 2017

3. The University of Santo Tomás Marker

The marker is attached to the Ministry of Finance (Ministerio de Hacienda) building.

A nearby marker on the founding of the Banco Anglo Costarricense in 1863 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 11, 2017

4. A nearby marker on the founding of the Banco Anglo Costarricense in 1863

Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 297 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 17, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.