Fort of San Antonio Abad historical marker (Q22082854)
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NHCP historical marker for Fort San Antonio Abad
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Fort of San Antonio Abad historical marker |
NHCP historical marker for Fort San Antonio Abad |
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1937
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Fort of San Antonio Abad (English)
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14°33'44.78"N, 120°59'12.80"E
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Historical Research and Markers Committee
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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Complex, Roxas Boulevard (English)
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The historical marker is located on the wall below a statue of St. Anthony the Great and to the right of the southern entrance of the fort. (English)
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The origin of this fort dates from 1584. It was captured by the British in 1762 and rebuilt at the beginning of the nineteenth century, when it was called La Polvorista because it was used as powder magazine. The first battalion of the First Colorado Regiment, under the command of Lt. Col. McCoy, took possession of this fort and hoisted the American flag over it on August 13, 1898. (English)
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Fort of San Antonio Abad historical marker
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