Boulevard de las Tres Cruces - Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Torgut
N 19° 27.047 W 070° 41.809
19Q E 321876 N 2151585
This marker marks the spot where on the 2nd December 1562 the survivors of an earthquake gathered.
Waymark Code: WM15TW1
Location: Dominican Republic
Date Posted: 02/26/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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This place is named the Boulevard de las Tres Cruces. It was on this spot that on the 2nd December 1562 the survivors of an earthquake gathered. There are three Christian crosses on the spot.

The signs says:

"Boulevard de las Tres Cruces

Aqui se refugiaron los sobrevientes del fatidico terremoto que se produjo el 2 diciembre del año 1562 em Santiago Viejo (Jacagua).

Alcaldia de Santiago
gestion 2016-2020"
Group that erected the marker: Alcaldia de Santiago

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Boulevard de las Tres Cruces
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic


URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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