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Trinidad, Sancti Spíritus, Cuba — Central Region (Caribbean Region of the Americas)
 

Carlos J. Zerquera y Fernández de Lara

 
 
Carlos J. Zerquera y Fdez. de Lara Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Shaw Zavoshy, March 24, 2023
1. Carlos J. Zerquera y Fdez. de Lara Marker
Inscription.  
Carlos J. Zerquera y Fdez. de Lara vivió en esta casa
29 de nov. 1926 -  4 de mar. de 2009<.br> Tercer historiador de la Ciudad de Trinidad.
Homenaje de los historiadores y del pueblo trinitario por su extensa labor

(English translation:)
Carlos J. Zerquera y Fernandez de Lara
Lived in this house
November 29, 1926   March 4, 2009
Third Historian of the City of Trinidad
This plaque placed in his honor by the historians and people of Trinidad for his extensive work
 
Erected 2010 by Oficina del Conservador de la Ciudad Trinidad.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is November 29, 1926.
 
Location. 21° 48.342′ N, 79° 59.07′ W. Marker is in Trinidad, Sancti Spíritus. It is on Calle Cristo north of Calle Desengańo, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Trinidad, Sancti Spíritus 62600, Cuba. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is one of the Greater Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, on in the Atlantic Ocean, in North America, in a Gulf of Mexico country, and
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in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Don Antonio Herr y Grau (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Roberto López Bastida (approx. 0.4 kilometers away).
 
Carlos J. Zerquera y Fdez. de Lara Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Shaw Zavoshy, March 24, 2023
2. Carlos J. Zerquera y Fdez. de Lara Marker - wide view
The house dates from 1808, and is currently owned by Zerquera’s daughter.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 6, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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Nov. 10, 2026