San Salvador, El Salvador — Central America (West Coast)
Oscar Eusebio Argueta
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 21, 2015
1. Oscar Eusebio Argueta Marker
A la memoria de un salvadoreño ejemplar
Oscar Eusebio Argueta
1928 2010
Construido durante la administración de
Dr. Norman Quijano
Alcalde Municipal
Rubén Martínez – Escultor
San Salvador, 15 de Enero de 2011
English translation:
San Salvador, Our Capital
Dedicated to the memory of an exemplary Salvadoran
Oscar Eusebio Argueta
1928 2010
Constructed during the administration of Dr. Norman Quijana, Mayor
Rubén Martínez – Sculptor
San Salvador, January 15, 2011
Erected 2011 by Municipality of San Salvador.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is January 15, 1808.
Location. 13° 41.045′ N, 89° 13.373′ W. Marker is in San Salvador. Marker is on Roundabout Arbol de Paz. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Father Nicolas Aguilar (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Florentino Idoate (approx. 1.5 kilometers away); Elba and Celina Ramos Auditorium (approx. 1.5 kilometers away); Ignacio Ellacuría Auditorium (approx. 1.5 kilometers away); Massacre at the Central American University (UCA) (approx. 1.5 kilometers away);
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Regarding Oscar Eusebio Argueta. Oscar Eusebio Argueta was an influential businessman, head of numerous economic and trade groups. He was also one of the founders of the the National Republican Alliance political party (Alianza Republicana Nacional or ARENA).
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 21, 2015
2. Wide view of Oscar Eusebio Argueta Marker
The "Arbol de Paz" (Tree of Peace) can be seen behind the statue, namesake of this traffic roundabout.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 637 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
