Metapán, Santa Ana, El Salvador — Central America (West Coast)
Centennial of Salvadoran Independence
America Central
-XV-IX-MDCCCXXI-
Distrito de Metapan
Depto de Santa Ana
-XV-IX-MCMXXI-
La
Ciudad de Metapan
Consagra este recuerdo en
Celebracion del
Centenario de la
Independencia
Nacional
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En tan memorable dia, la generacion
Presente, da un voto de gracias a Dios
E invoca sus bendiciones para la
Patria y generación venidera
Loor a Nuestros Proceres!
Viva la Libertad!
Viva Centro-America!
Central America
-XV-IX-MDCCCXXI-(September 15, 1821)
District of Metapan
Department of Santa Ana
-XV-IX-MCMXXI-(September 15, 1921)
The City of Metapan
Consecrates this remembrance of the Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of National Independence
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On such a memorable day, the current generation gives thanks to God and invokes his blessing for the Country and the generations to come
Tribute to our Founding Fathers!
Here’s to Liberty!
Here’s to Central America!
Erected 1921.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is September 15, 1821.
Location. 14° 19.92′ N, 89° 26.873′ W. Marker is in Metapán, Santa Ana. Marker is on Av. Benjamin Estrada Valiente, on the right when traveling south. The marker is in the central park of Metapán, directly in front of the Catholic church. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bicentennial of the First Cry of Central American Independence (a few steps from this marker); Municipality of Metapán (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Peter Church of Metapán (within shouting distance of this marker).
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.