Boquerón in Cabo Rojo in Municipio de Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico — The Caribbean (The West Indies)
Torre de Observación Mariano Rodríguez Flores
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 6, 2023
1. Torre de Observación Mariano Rodríguez Flores Marker
Desde sus años como mayordomo en las salinas de Cabo Rojo hasta que se unió a la familia del Servicio Federal de Pesca y Vida Silvestre el 27 de mayo de 1981. Mariano Rodriguez Flores se ha ganado la admiración y el respeto de todos sus compañeros de trabajo.
Se ha destacado por su capacidad creativa y diestra mano de obra, como la evidencia esta estructura construida bajo su hábil dirección durante el año 2002, en unión a un excelente grupo de trabajadores.
Reconocemos la extraordinaria labor realizada por Mariano durante sus años trabajando para el Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre de Cabo Rojo, hacia la preservación conservación y el mejoramiento de la vida silvestre, nombrando esta torre de observación en su honor.
From his years as a foreman in the Cabo Rojo salt flats until he joined the family of the Federal Fish and Wildlife Service on May 27, 1981, Mariano Rodriguez Flores has earned the admiration and respect of all his co-workers. .
He has stood out for his creative capacity and skillful workmanship, as evidenced by this structure built under his skillful direction during the year 2002, together with an excellent group of workers.
We recognize the extraordinary work carried out by Mariano during his years working for the Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge, towards the preservation, conservation and enhancement of wildlife, naming this observation tower in his honor.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is May 27, 1981.
Location. 17° 57.402′ N, 67° 11.945′ W. Marker is in Cabo Rojo in Municipio de Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. It is in Boquerón. It is on Puerto Rico Route 301 1.8 kilometers south of Calle Julio Camacho, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boqueron PR 00622, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Puerto Rico’s Southern Coastal Zone. Globally, it is one of the Greater Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, on in the Atlantic Ocean, in North America, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Las Salinas de Cabo Rojo / Cabo Rojo Salt Flats (here, next to this marker); Avenida Hon. Emilio del Toro Cuebas (approx. 14.3 kilometers away); Monumento al Soldado Caborrojeño
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 6, 2023
2. Torre de Observación Mariano Rodríguez Flores Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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