San Salvador, El Salvador — Central America (West Coast)
El Salvador del Mundo
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 7, 2015
1. El Salvador del Mundo Marker
Bajo la Administración del
Doctor Norman Quijano
y
La Fundación Poma
Se honran en entregar al pueblo salvadoreño
Esta emblemática plaza
El Salvador del Mundo
como símbolo de esperanza y de fé en el futuro
del país que lleva su nombre
¡Dios Bendiga a El Salvador!
19 de Noviembre 2010
Under the Administration of
Doctor Norman Quijano
and
The Poma Foundation
Are honored to give to the Salvadoran people
This emblematic plaza
The Saviour of the World
As a symbol of hope and faith in the future
For the country that carries his Name
God Bless El Salvador!
November 19, 2010
Erected 2010.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1992.
Location. 13° 42.077′ N, 89° 13.469′ W. Marker is in San Salvador
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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: Oscar Romero (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); José de San Martín (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); The Heroes of the War of Legitimate Defense (approx. one kilometer away); Chilean Nobel Prize Winners (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); Juan Guzmán Cruchaga (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); Captain General Bernardo O'Higgins (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); Footprint of Baden Powell (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Marshal Luis Alves de Lima e Silva (approx. 1.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Salvador.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Eduardo Luis Duhalde (was approx. 0.9 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding El Salvador del Mundo. The original Salvador del Mundo monument was created in 1943 with a statue that had previously adorned the tomb of assassinated President Manuel Enrique Arajo. In 1986 the statue was toppled during an earthquake. The current statue is much shorter than the original.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 7, 2015
2. Wide view of El Salvador del Mundo Marker
The marker can be seen at the base of the monument.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 7, 2015
3. El Salvador del Mundo additional marker
Translated into English this marker reads "Jaycees International, Juniorists-Foundation for Peace Conference JCI San Salvador, June 12, 1986."
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 7, 2015
4. El Salvador del Mundo additional marker
This additional small marker indicates that C. Varaona Villaseñor was the architectural engineer behind the original project in 1943.
ca. 1950s
5. El Salvador del Mundo with San Salvador Volcano in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 900 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 10, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
