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.
| Marker title | English Translation | Category | Type | Description | Location | Language | Date Issued | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Raising of the Philippine Flag in Mindanao | 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
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. | Gibusong, Loreto | Filipino | March 25, 2021 |
Surigao del Norte
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 | 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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See also
References
Footnotes
- http://harrybalais.com/2012/12/the-historic-butuan-city-home-of-the-balangays/ THE HISTORIC BUTUAN CITY: HOME OF THE BALANGAYS
- "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- "NQC misubo sa 2 ka historical markers". Sunstar (in Cebuano). 28 March 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- http://www.markmaranga.com/site-of-the-first-philippine-flag-raising-in-mindanao/ Site of the first Philippine Flag raising in Mindanao
- http://harrybalais.com/2012/12/surigao-the-city-of-island-adventures/ Surigao: The City of Island Adventures
Bibliography
- National Historical Institute (1994). Historical Markers: Regions V-XIII. National Historical Institute.
- National Historical Institute (2008). Historical Markers (1992 - 2006). National Historical Institute.
- A list of sites and structures with historical markers, as of 16 January 2012
- A list of institutions with historical markers, as of 16 January 2012
External links
- A list of sites and structures with historical markers, as of 16 January 2012
- A list of institutions with historical markers, as of 16 January 2012
- National Registry of Historic Sites and Structures in the Philippines
- Policies on the Installation of Historical Markers
