List of historical markers of the Philippines in Caraga explained

This list of historical markers installed by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) in Caraga is an annotated list of people, places, or events in the region that have been commemorated by cast-iron plaques issued by the said commission. The plaques themselves are permanent signs installed in publicly visible locations on buildings, monuments, or in special locations.

While many Cultural Properties have historical markers installed, not all places marked with historical markers are designated into one of the particular categories of Cultural Properties.

This article lists five (5) markers from the Caraga Region, including one (1) that are part of the Quincentennial historical markers series.

Agusan del Norte

This article lists one (1) markers from the Province of Agusan del Norte.

Dinagat Islands

This article lists two (2) markers from the Province of Dinagat Islands.

Marker titleEnglish TranslationCategoryTypeDescriptionLocationLanguageDate IssuedImage
Desolation PointForces that first signalled General Douglas MacArthur's return to the PhilippinesDesolation Point, LoretoEnglish
Gibusong

Ruta ng Ekspedisyong Magallanes - Elcano sa Pilipinas

Gibusong

Route of the Magallanes - Elcano Expedition in the Philippines

From Hinunangan (now Southern Leyte), the expedition reached the site on March 25, 1521.[2] Gibusong, LoretoFilipinoMarch 25, 2021[3]

Surigao del Norte

This article lists two (2) markers from the Province of Surigao del Norte.

Marker titleEnglish TranslationCategoryTypeDescriptionLocationLanguageDate IssuedImage
Kapitolyo ng SurigaoSurigao CapitolBuildings/ StructuresCapitolBuilt in the style of neoclassical-art deco.Surigao del Norte Capitol, Surigao CityFilipinoMay 23, 2023
Pook ng Unang Pagtataas ng Watawat ng Pilipinas sa Mindanao [4] [5] Site of the first Philippine Flag raising in MindanaoSite of the first Philippine Flag raising in Mindanao. Headed by Alejandro "Jantoy" Gonzalez.Surigao City Hall, Surigao CityFilipinoDecember 29, 2000

See also

References

Footnotes

Bibliography

. National Historical Commission of the Philippines . Historical Markers: Regions V-XIII . National Historical Institute . 1994.

. National Historical Commission of the Philippines . Historical Markers (1992 - 2006) . National Historical Institute . 2008.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://harrybalais.com/2012/12/the-historic-butuan-city-home-of-the-balangays/ THE HISTORIC BUTUAN CITY: HOME OF THE BALANGAYS
  2. Web site: Facebook. 2021-10-23. www.facebook.com.
  3. News: 28 March 2021. NQC misubo sa 2 ka historical markers. ceb. Sunstar. 10 April 2021.
  4. http://www.markmaranga.com/site-of-the-first-philippine-flag-raising-in-mindanao/ Site of the first Philippine Flag raising in Mindanao
  5. http://harrybalais.com/2012/12/surigao-the-city-of-island-adventures/ Surigao: The City of Island Adventures