Santa Tecla, La Libertad, El Salvador — Central America (West Coast)
One Hundred Years Since the Founding of Santa Tecla
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2015
1. One Hundred Years Since the Founding of Santa Tecla Marker
Deciembre
1854-1954
La ciudad de Nueva San Salvador, al cumplirse el
Primer centenario de su fundación
Consagra agradecida este monumento a la memoria de
sus
Prominentes Fundadores
Autorizó su erección el acuerdo de 8 de agosto de 1854
Sancionó su fundación el Decreto Legislativo de 5 de febrero de 1855
Que la tituló de ciudad y capital
24 and 25 of December
1854 - 1954
The city of Nueva San Salvador, at the
First century since its founding
Thankfully presents this monument to the memory of
its
Prominent Founders
Its elevation was authorized with the decree of August 8, 1854
Its foundation was sanctioned by Legislative Decree on February 5, 1855
Erected 1954.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1893.
Location. 13° 40.416′ N, 89° 17.113′ W. Marker is in Santa Tecla, La Libertad. It can be reached from Calle José
this page online
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: Adalberto Guirola Children’s Home (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Manuel Gallardo (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); El Cafetalón (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Kiosk of Daniel Hernández Plaza (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Tribute to Santa Tecla (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Madre Clara Maria de Jesus Quiros (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Santa Tecla Culture and Arts Center (approx. half a kilometer away); Monument to the Victims of Las Colinas Landslide (approx. 0.9 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Tecla.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2015
2. Wide view of One Hundred Years Since the Founding of Santa Tecla Marker
Founders Colonel José Maria San Martin (left) and Bishop Tomás Miguel Pineda y Saldana (right) can be seen on the monument base.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2015
3. Reverse of One Hundred Years Since the Founding of Santa Tecla Marker
The reverse side of the monument includes Founders Jose Ciriaco Lopez (left) and Friar Esteban Trinidad Castillo (right). The smaller marker says (English translation) "1865 - January 28 - 1965, The Santa Tecla Cultural Group, Department of La Libertad in the First Century of its Founding". The larger, lower marker refers to remodeling work done on the surrounding park dedicated on May 1, 2002.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 579 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
