Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala — Central America (Central Highlands)
The University of San Carlos
La Universidad de San Carlos
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 8, 2015
1. The University of San Carlos Marker
de la Antigua
Universidad de San Carlos
fundada en 1675
de aqui irradio la cultura a
todo el Reyno de Goathemala
original site of the
University of San Carlos
founded in 1675
from here culture was spread
throughout the land of Goathemala
Erected 1943.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1675.
Location. 14° 33.379′ N, 90° 43.953′ W. Marker is in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. It is on 5a Calle Oriente close to 3a Avenida Norte. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez 03001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
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: First Rector and Graduate of the University of San Carlos (within shouting distance of this marker); Pedro Cortés y Larraz (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cathedral of Santiago de Guatemala (within shouting distance of this marker);
this page online
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 8, 2015
2. Wide view of The University of San Carlos Marker
The marker is directly to the right of the large doors in the center of the University of San Carlos building.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 22, 2015
3. The University of San Carlos Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 940 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on January 17, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
