Santa Catarina Barahona, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala — Central America (Central Highlands)
Santa Catarina Barahona
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 2, 2016
1. Santa Catarina Barahona Marker
Fue fundado por Don Sancho Barahona,
uno de los Capitanes de Don Pedro Alvarado,
entre los años de 1530 a 1540
Su principal edificio es la Iglesia Parroquial dedicado a Santa Catalina Virgen y
Martir, Patrona de los Estudiantes
Este monumento fue un obsequio por los
quincuangenario a la Mplrad de
1943
was founded by Sancho Barahona,
one of Pedro Alvarado’s captains,
between the years 1530 to 1540.
The principal building is the Catholic Parish Church dedicated to Saint Catalina, Virgin and
Martyr, Patron Saint of Students.
This monument was a gift dedicated to the
50th anniversary of the Municipality
1943
Erected 1943 by Municipalidad de Santa Catarina Barahona.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1530.
Location. 14° 33.097′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tragic Accident in San Antonio Aguas Calientes (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Juanito Cucuy Taj (approx. 2.3 kilometers away); General Justo Rufino Barrios (approx. 3.3 kilometers away); Founding of the First Capital of Guatemala (approx. 3.9 kilometers away); Doña Beatriz de la Cueva (approx. 4 kilometers away); 100th Anniversary of the Cross of San Bartolomé Becerra (approx. 4.1 kilometers away); The Esquisuchil Medicinal Tree (Bourreria huanita) (approx. 4.7 kilometers away); Juan José Rodil and Companions (approx. 4.8 kilometers away).
Regarding Santa Catarina Barahona. At some point since the construction of the marker in 1943 the town's name changed from Santa Catalina (the patron saint mentioned on the marker) to Santa Catarina (the town and municipality's present official name).
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 2, 2016
2. Santa Catarina Barahona Marker
The marker is part of a monument topped by a bust of Justo Rufino Barrios. Weathered writing on the bust probably said "30 de Junio de 1871", the date of that the Liberal forces led by Barrios and Granados entered Guatemala City. To the left of the monument is an elaborate bronze dedication marker to various past public works.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 2, 2016
3. The Catholic Church of Santa Catarina Barahona
The church is directly to the left of the marker and monument.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 2, 2016
4. Bust and monument of Sancho Barahona
Also on the town square is this bust and monument of Sancho Barahona. It previously had a historical marker, now missing. The lower marker is a dedicatory marker from the Municipal Administration of 1996-2000.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 2, 2016
5. Restored Colonial-era fountain of Santa Catarina Barahona
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 472 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 9, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
