Chalatenango, El Salvador — Central America (West Coast)

José María San Martín

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 22, 2015

1. José María San Martín Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

14 de febrero
1855-1955
Loor a Jose Maria San Martin
Preclaro hijo de esta tierra
Creador del Departmento de Chalatenango

English translation:
February 14
1855-1955
Tribute to José María San Martín
Illustrious son of these lands
Creator of the Department of Chalatenango

Erected 1955.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 14° 2.482′ N, 88° 56.379′ W. Memorial is in Chalatenango. It can be reached from 3ra Avenida Sur. The marker and monument can be seen in a small park directly in front of the main Catholic Church in Chalatenango. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Chalatenango 01301, El Salvador. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in North America,

specifically in Central America,

in Mesoamerica,

on the Ring of Fire,

on 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 23 kilometers

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of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Suchitoto (approx. 14.9 kilometers away in Cuscatlán); The Church of Santa Lucía (approx. 15 kilometers away in Cuscatlán); Historia de / History of Suchitoto (approx. 15 kilometers away in Cuscatlán); Structure 4E1 or Cabildo (approx. 22.6 kilometers away in Cuscatlán); Church Platform (approx. 22.6 kilometers away in Cuscatlán); Structure 4D1 (approx. 22.6 kilometers away in Cuscatlán); Ciudad Vieja Archaeological Site (approx. 22.6 kilometers away in Cuscatlán); Streets of Ciudad Vieja (approx. 22.6 kilometers away in Cuscatlán).

Monument additional marker to the Salvadoran Armed Forces image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 22, 2015

2. Monument additional marker to the Salvadoran Armed Forces

Eterna Gratitud del pueblo chalateco al ejercito nacional, defensor heroico de los principios de la dignidad del hombre. 14 de julio de 1969.

English: Eternal gratitud from the people of Chalatenango to the national army, heroic defender of the principles of the dignity of man. July 14, 1969

Monument additional marker to the Heroes of Cerrón Grande image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 22, 2015

3. Monument additional marker to the Heroes of Cerrón Grande

La Municipalidad de la ciudad de Chalatenango, conciente del alto espiritu patriotico de nuestra fuerza armada del heroismo y sacrificio del soldado caido en combate en defensa de la patria como un reconocimiento a dichos heroes acuerda: Nominar al parque central de esta ciudad: "Heroes del Cerron Grande" dado en la Alcaldia Municipal: Chalatenango a los doce dias del mes de octubre de mil novecientos ochenta y cuatro.

English: The Municipalidad of Chalatenango, conscious of the patriotic spirit of our armed forces and of the heroism and sacrifice of the soldiers fallen in combat in defense of the country, as a recognition of these heroes, names the Central Park of the city: "Heroes of Cerron Grande", given by the Mayor´s office of Chalatenango, October 12, 1984.

Monument additional marker to 1997 remodeling of the Central Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 22, 2015

4. Monument additional marker to 1997 remodeling of the Central Park

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 22, 2015

5. José María San Martín Marker

The markers are found on the cement column in the center of the park.

Monument additional marker on the founding of Chalatenango image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 22, 2015

6. Monument additional marker on the founding of Chalatenango

This marker reads: Loor al hacendoso pueblo chalateco en su centenario de ciudad. Dios, siempre nos cubra de gloria. 1871-1971.

English: Tribute to the hard-working people of Chalatenango on the 100th anniversary of their city. God, always cover us in glory. 1871-1971

Chalatenango Catholic Church near the markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton

7. Chalatenango Catholic Church near the markers

The nearby Chalatenango Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 7, 2019

8. The nearby Chalatenango Catholic Church

Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,083 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 31, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 8. submitted on November 23, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.