Quetzaltenango, Guatemala — Central America
Abolition of Forced Indigenous Labor
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 19, 2021
1. Abolition of Forced Indigenous Labor Marker
The Advancement Society erected this monument to commemorate the abolition of forced indigenous labor. It was inaugurated on December 24, 1895.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is December 24, 1895.
Location. 14° 49.405′ N, 91° 30.996′ W. Marker is in Quetzaltenango. It is on Carretera Almolonga-Quetzaltenango just north of Avenida El Cenizal, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Quetzaltenango 09013, 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 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: Simón Bolívar (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Cultural Center (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Cathedral of the Holy Spirit (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); The Death of Remigio Mérida (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); La Exposición Artesanal e Industrial
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Also see . . . Justo Rufino Barrios at Wikipedia. See the "Economy" section of this Wikipedia entry to learn more about how forced indigenous labor was the backbone of the new coffee economy of Guatemala during the late 19th century. (Submitted on December 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 19, 2021
2. Abolition of Forced Indigenous Labor Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 275 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
