Canóvanas in Municipio de Canóvanas, Puerto Rico — The Caribbean (The West Indies)
Canovanax
Cuando los conquistadores pusieron el pie en la bella isla de Borinquen, los habitantes naturales vivian en tribus diseminadas por varios puntos de la isla, organizadas en una estructura politica, tipo monarquica; con su seberano el Cacique, en esta region de la isla domino el Cacique Canovanax con todas las caracteristicas propias del Indio Taíno; su nobleza, su amor hacia la tierra y la naturaleza.
De este eponimo personaje, nuestro pueblo toma su nombre, haciendo justicia historica a quien de alguna forma contribuyo a añadirle paginas de gloria a su historia.
El pueblo Canóvanas y su gobierno municipal se envuelven en el proposito de perpetuar en la mente y el espiritu de todos, el origen de nuestro nombre.
When the conquistadors set foot on the beautiful island of Borinquen, the indigenous inhabitants lived in tribes scattered throughout various parts of the island, organized in a political monarchical structure. In this region of the island the Cacique Canovanax dominated with all the characteristics of the Taínos; their nobility, their love for
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From this eponymous character, our town takes its name from them, giving historical justice to those who contributed in some way to the pages of history.
The people of Canóvanas and their municipal government are involved in the purpose of perpetuating the origin of our name in the mind and spirit to all.
Erected 1995 by Municipio de Canóvanas, Hon. Jose Soto Rivera, Alcalde.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Government & Politics • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 18° 22.748′ N, 65° 54.06′ W. Marker is in Canóvanas in Municipio de Canóvanas, Puerto Rico. Marker is on Calle Luis Hernáiz Veronne south of Calle Palmer (Puerto Rico Route 9959), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle Luis Hernáiz Veronne 67, Canovanas PR 00729, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 16 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Puerto Rico Quincentenary Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); A Don Luis Hernaiz Veronne (within shouting distance of this marker); Luis Muños Marin (approx. 5.8 kilometers away); Fernando III, Rey de Castilla y Leon
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
