Metapán, Santa Ana, El Salvador — Central America (West Coast)
Saint Peter Church of Metapán
Iglesia de San Pedro de Metapán
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 24, 2015
1. Saint Peter Church of Metapán Marker
Construido en 1743
Restaurado en 1969
por Cemento de El Salvador, S.A.
a iniciativas de los
Padres Franciscanos Capuchinos.
El pueblo metapaneco
en gratitud.
Constructed in 1743
Restored in 1969
by El Salvador Cement Company
under the initiative of
Capuchin-Franciscan Fathers.
The Metapán people
show their gratitude.
Erected 1969.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1743.
Location. 14° 19.927′ N, 89° 26.859′ W. Marker is in Metapán, Santa Ana. The marker is on the front of Saint Peter Catholic Church to the east of the central park in Metapán. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Centennial of Salvadoran Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); Bicentennial of the First Cry of Central American Independence (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 24, 2015
2. Saint Peter Church of Metapán Marker
The marker is directly to the left of the front door of the church (the second marker from the left mounted on the front of the church).
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 24, 2015
3. Saint Peter Church of Metapán interior
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 24, 2015
4. Saint Peter Church of Metapán additional marker
This marker also on the church front describes the original construction as being done from June 11, 1736 to June 11, 1743. Restorations were made in 1969, 1983-1984, 2002, and 2011-2012.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 24, 2015
5. Saint Peter Church of Metapán additional marker
This marker, also on the church front, commemorates the 200th anniversary of the church in 1943.
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 393 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 9, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
