List of historical markers of the Philippines in Caraga

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Site of the first raising of the Philippine flag in Mindanao, Surigao City Hall, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte

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[edit]

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

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
The Raising of the Philippine Flag in Mindanao[1] Where the flag of the Vatican was finally lowered and replaced by Philippine flag, effectively enacting the administration of the Philippine Revolution in Mindanao. Guingona Park, Butuan English January 19, 1999

Dinagat Islands[edit]

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

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Desolation Point Forces that first signalled General Douglas MacArthur's return to the Philippines Desolation Point, Loreto English
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, Loreto Filipino March 25, 2021[3]

Surigao del Norte[edit]

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

Marker title English Translation Category Type Description Location Language Date Issued Image
Kapitolyo ng Surigao Surigao Capitol Buildings/ Structures Capitol Built in the style of neoclassical-art deco. Surigao del Norte Capitol, Surigao City Filipino May 23, 2023
Pook ng Unang Pagtataas ng Watawat ng Pilipinas sa Mindanao [4][5] Site of the first Philippine Flag raising in Mindanao Site of the first Philippine Flag raising in Mindanao. Headed by Alejandro "Jantoy" Gonzalez. Surigao City Hall, Surigao City Filipino December 29, 2000

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Footnotes[edit]

  1. ^ http://harrybalais.com/2012/12/the-historic-butuan-city-home-of-the-balangays/ THE HISTORIC BUTUAN CITY: HOME OF THE BALANGAYS
  2. ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
  3. ^ "NQC misubo sa 2 ka historical markers". Sunstar (in Cebuano). 28 March 2021. Retrieved 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

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