Zona 2 in Ciudad de Guatemala in Guatemala Department, — Central America
First Autonomous University in Guatemala
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 20, 2018
1. First Autonomous University in Guatemala Marker
Primera Universidad Autonoma
de
Guatemala y de America
Decreto Leg. #985-30 Abril 1918
Homenaje de los
Senadores de la J.C.I. de Guatemala
1972
First Autonomous University
in Guatemala and in the Americas
Legal Decree #985-30, Abril 1918
Tribute from the Senators of the J.C.I. (Jaycees) of Guatemala
1972
Erected 1972 by Senadores de la Junior Chamber Internacional (JCI) de Guatemala.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.
Location. 14° 39.056′ N, 90° 30.792′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala (Guatemala Department). It is in Zona 2. It is on Avenida Sime๓n Ca๑as just south of 5a Calle, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala 01002, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jocotenango Park (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); General Francisco Morazแn (about 90 meters away); Yurrita House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Myrna Elizabeth Mack Chang (approx. half a kilometer away); Assassination of Bishop Juan Jos้ Gerardi Conedera (approx. half a kilometer away); Mariano Guerrero de L้on (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Alberto Velแzquez (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Presidential House (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de Guatemala.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Jos้ Martํ (was approx. 0.7 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 20, 2018
2. First Autonomous University in Guatemala Marker
Unfortunately it appears that previously there was another marker to the right, which has probably been stolen.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 20, 2018
3. First Autonomous University in Guatemala Marker
The marker is to the left in this view.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 20, 2018
4. First Autonomous University in Guatemala Marker
The marker is far to the left in this view of the now Guatemala Departmental Education Northern Headquarters (Direcci๓n Departamental de Educaci๓n Guatemala de Norte).
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 244 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 16, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
