Punda in Willemstad, Curaηao, Dutch Caribbean — Caribbean (Dutch Caribbean)
Tribute to King Willem III
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
1. Tribute to King Willem III Marker
(Dutch):
Hulde aan
Koning Willem III
ter Gelegenheid van het 25 jaric
Emancipatie Feest,
Curacao
1863 - 1 Juli - 1888.
Een Vrij en Dankbaar Volk aan een Edel en Goed Vorst.
(English Translation):
Tribute to
King Willem III
on the Occasion of the 25th Anniversary
Emancipation Celebration,
Curaηao
1863 - July 1 - 1888.
A Free and Grateful People to a Noble and Good King.
Erected 1888.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1863.
Location. 12° 6.326′ N, 68° 56.074′ W. Marker is in Willemstad, Curaηao (Curaηao). It is in Punda. It is on Breedestraat, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Breedestraat 5, Willemstad, Curaηao, Dutch Caribbean. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, in in the Atlantic Ocean, and in North America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Willemstad Historical World Heritage Site (here, next to this marker); Tula Memorial (here, next to this marker); Royal Navy Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Queen Beatrix Silver Jubilee Memorial
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Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
2. Tribute to King Willem III Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 10, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.
