Mayagüez, Puerto Rico Timeline of Events

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Mayagüez, Puerto Rico

Mayagüez is the eighth-largest municipality of Puerto Rico. Originally founded as "Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria" it is also known as "La Sultana del Oeste" , "Ciudad de las Aguas Puras" , or "Ciudad del Mangó"...

Timeline of Events

1760

7.19.1760

A formal request to found what will become Mayagüez, Puerto Rico is filed.

8.21.1760

The church (later cathedral) of "Our Lady of Candlemas of Mayagüez (Puerto Rico)" is founded, establishing the basis for the founding of the city.

1836

5.7.1836

The settlement of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico is elevated to the royal status of villa by the government of Spain.

1841

1.30.1841

A fire destroys two-thirds of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.

1877

7.10.1877

The then-villa of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico formally receives its city charter from the Royal Crown of Spain.

1898

8.11.1898

Spanish-American War: American troops enter the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.

1919

6.20.1919

150 die at the Teatro Yaguez fire, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.