Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala — Central America (Central Highlands)

Catholic Church of Santa Ana

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 5, 2016

1. Catholic Church of Santa Ana Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Homenaje
a Mrs. Matilda G. Gray
Residente en U.S.A.
por su empeño y valiosa
cooperacion para reconstruir
este templo
El Comite y vecinos de Santa Ana
Antigua G. Dic. 27 de 1964

English translation:
Tribute to Mrs. Matilda G. Gray
Resident of the USA
for her diligence and valuable
cooperation in the reconstruction of this temple
The Committee and neighbors of Santa Ana
Antigua Guatemala, December 27, 1964

Erected 1964 by El Comité y vecinos de Santa Ana.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is December 27, 1964.

Location. 14° 32.882′ N, 90° 43.532′ W. Marker is in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. It can be reached from Callejon Contreras. The marker is on the front of the Catholic Church of Santa Ana, in the central square of Aldea Santa Ana. 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

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distance of this marker: Home of Brother Pedro (approx. half a kilometer away); Walter Williams in Guatemala (approx. half a kilometer away); The Hermitage of the Holy Calvary (approx. half a kilometer away); Volcano Agua (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Volcanos Fuego and Acatenango (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Esquisuchil (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); J. Adrian Coronado y Polanco (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Don Rafael V. Alvarez Polanco (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Antigua Guatemala.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Fountain of the Calvary (was approx. half a kilometer away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Catholic Church of Santa Ana. Santa Ana is a village (aldea) of La Antigua Guatemala.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 5, 2016

2. Catholic Church of Santa Ana Marker

This interesting bilingual sign on the left of the church facade indicates that the village of Santa Ana was founded in 1538 and has an elevation of 1533 meters or 5030 feet.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 5, 2016

3. Catholic Church of Santa Ana Marker

The marker can be seen at the far right of the facade of the church.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 5, 2016

4. Catholic Church of Santa Ana Marker

An example of the buttresses used in colonial-era church construction.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 5, 2016

5. Catholic Church of Santa Ana Marker

The plaza in front of the church, with Agua Volcano to the south.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 477 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 15, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.