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

Francisco Marroquín

1563 - Abril 18 - 1963

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 30, 2015

1. Francisco Marroquín Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Homenaje de la Sociedad de Geografia e Historia al 1r Obispo de Guatemala Ilmo Lic. Dn Francisco Marroquín, Benemérito de la cultural nacional, en el 4o centenario de su muerte

English translation:
Tribute from the Society of Geography and History to the First Bishop of Guatemala the Illustrious Francisco Marroquín, meritorious as part of the national culture, on the four hundredth anniversary of his death.

Erected 1963.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era.

Location. 14° 33.421′ N, 90° 43.984′ W. Marker is in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. Marker is at the intersection of 4 Avenida Sur and 4a Calle Oriente, on the right when traveling north on 4 Avenida Sur. This marker is directly to the left of the Cathedral of Antigua near a small library. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez 03001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cathedral of Antigua Guatemala (a few steps from this marker); Antigua Guatemala UNESCO World Heritage Site

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(within shouting distance of this marker); California Avocado Society Thanks Guatemala (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cathedral of Santiago de Guatemala (within shouting distance of this marker); Pedro Cortés y Larraz (within shouting distance of this marker); Notable Burials at the Cathedral of Santiago de Guatemala (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fountain of Antigua's Central Park (within shouting distance of this marker); First Printing Press in Central America (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Antigua Guatemala.

Wide view of Francisco Marroquín Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 30, 2015

2. Wide view of Francisco Marroquín Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 620 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.