Distrito Histórico in Ciudad de Guatemala in Guatemala Department, — Central America
Juan Corz
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2018
1. Juan Corz Marker
Ermitaño y terciario franciscano
natural de Señoría
de Génova, Italia
quien trajo de España
la Imagen de la Virgen
En 1620 levantó en este Cerro
la primera Ermita.
A perpetua memoria
Guatemala, 10 Julio 2010
Hermit and Franciscan Tertiary, originally from Genova, Italy, he brought the Image of the Virgin from Spain and in 1620 built on this hill the first hermitage.
To his perpetual memory.
Guatemala, July 10, 2010
Erected 2010.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Colonial Era • Immigration • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is July 10, 2010.
Location. 14° 38.794′ N, 90° 30.331′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala (Guatemala Department). It is in Distrito Histórico. It can be reached from 12 Avenida just east of Diagonal 4. The marker and statue
this page online
Regionally, it is in North America, specifically in Central America, in Mesoamerica, 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. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Our Lady of Carmen Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mexican Fountain at El Cerrito del Carmen (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Alberto Velázquez (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Assassination of Bishop Juan José Gerardi Conedera (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); First Cathedral in Guatemala City (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Conrado de la Cruz and Herlindo Cifuentes Castillo (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Yurrita House (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Myrna Elizabeth Mack Chang (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de Guatemala.
Another marker is no longer nearby. José Martí (was approx. 0.6 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2018
2. Juan Corz Marker and statue
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2018
3. Juan Corz Marker and statue
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2018
4. Juan Corz statue
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2018
5. A view from the marker at the current Our Lady of Carmen Catholic Church on the hill
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2018
6. A nearby Saint Francis statue and marker on the 800th anniversary of his birth
This statue is about 100 meters west of the Juan Corz statue and marker. It reads:
Guatemala a San Francisco de Asis
1182 - 1982
1182 - 1982
Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 388 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 12, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
