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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZDD_ceiba-tree_La-Democracia-Belize-District.html
Ceiba TreeCeiba pentandra "Cotton Tree"This Ceiba tree was planted in 1991The Ceiba tree was the Sacred Tree of the Ancient MayaCotton-like fiber surrounds the seeds of the Ceiba Tree. These fibers are 8 times lighter than Cotton. These …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZDC_ball-court_Toledo-District.html
Ball CourtStructures 21 & 22
This ballcourt was built between 800-900 A.D. Four figurines and three metates (grinding stones) were found here. Amongst the construction fill material lay broken bits of stucco painted red and purplish-black. Throug…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZD5_lila-leela-genus-vernon_Punta-Gorda-Toledo-District.html
Queen of BrokdongLila 'Leela' Genus Vernon(1950-)Born on October 21, 1950 · Referred to as the 'Queen of Brokdong', Lila Genus Vernon was born in Punta Gorda Town to a family of proud African heritage. · Her music and activism t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZCL_the-tomb-of-the-jade-head-at-altun-ha_Rock-Stone-Pond-Belize-District.html
Tomb at Altun HaDiscovered deep within the huge stair block at the top of the Temple of Masonry Altars (Temple B4) of Altun Ha, was the tomb of an elderly priest along with the largest carved jade artifact ever recovered in the Maya area. The maxi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZC3_the-belize-defence-force-fallen_Ladyville-Belize-District.html
In memory ofthe members ofThe Belize Defence Forcewho died whilst in service "They will be remembered" Names of the fallen soldiers
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condem…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S54_altar-21-at-caracol_Cayo.html
This altar is a ballcourt marker erected in A.D. 633 by Lord Kan II. The text explains that Kan II's father, Lord Water, engaged in two war events with Tikal in A.D. 556 and A.D. 562.The unstated purpose of the monument is to compare Kan II's firs…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S3P_rt-hon-george-c-price_Belmopan-Cayo.html
Father of Belize's Independence 1981Founder of the City of Belmopan 1970A man who has dedicated fifty eight (58)years of his life to the Governmentand people of Belize
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S1B_harriot-w-topsey_Belmopan-Cayo.html
Here fellHarriot W. TopseyAnthropologist22nd May 1953 - 9th October 1995Rescate en pacemSursum corda
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JOI_burrell-boom_Burrell-Boom-Belize.html
This Chain and Anchor are refered [sic] to as a "Boom". It was extended across the river in the 1700s to hold back logs set afloat from mahogany camps higher up the Old Belize River.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JHR_antonio-soberanis-gomez_Belize-City-Belize.html
Born January 19, 1897 - Died April 14, 1975
Was a member of the Unemployed Brigade that
demonstrated for more work and better pay.
He carried on the cause when its leades gave up hope
and resigned. He stated "I'd rather be a dead hero
than a …