Ciudad Barrios, San Miguel, El Salvador — Central America (West Coast)
Oscar Romero Park
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 14, 2015
1. Oscar Romero Park Marker
Ciudad Barrios se honra en eregir este monumento alegórico a su Hijo Meritísimo, quien dio la vida por los habitantes de este país por amor, por justicia y por el evangelio de Jesucristo.
Alcalde Municipal René Wilfredo Gómez
Concejo, Personal de la Alcaldía y todo el pueblo de Ciudad Barrios
15 de agosto de 2014
Monsignor Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez Park
Ciudad Barrios is honored to erect this symbolic monument to its most Illustrious Son, who gave his life for the people of this country for love, for justice and for the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Mayor René Wilfredo Gómez
Board, Municipal Personnel and the people of Ciudad Barrios
August 15, 2014
Erected 2014.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 2014.
Location. 13° 45.948′ N, 88° 16.273′ W. Marker is in Ciudad Barrios, San Miguel. It is on Calle Monseñor Romero. The marker
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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 26 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Birthplace of Oscar Romero (within shouting distance of this marker); First Century of Ciudad Barrios (within shouting distance of this marker); El Mozote (approx. 22.4 kilometers away in Morazán); El Mozote Children's Memorial (approx. 22.4 kilometers away in Morazán); French and Mexican recognition (approx. 24.4 kilometers away in Morazán); Peugeot armored car (approx. 24.4 kilometers away in Morazán); 75 mm cannon (approx. 24.4 kilometers away in Morazán); Direct strike against the Counter-Insurgency Plan (approx. 24.4 kilometers away in Morazán). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad Barrios.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 14, 2015
2. Wide view of Oscar Romero Park Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 14, 2015
3. Catholic church of Ciudad Barrios
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 14, 2015
4. Mural inside Ciudad Barrios Catholic Church
This mural of Romero's death is inside the Catholic Church and directly to the right after the entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 773 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 14, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
