Church San German Auxerre of San German
National Register of Historic Places

Church San German Auxerre of San German

San German, Mayaguez County, Puerto Rico
Listed
December 10, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
84000461

About this property

The San Germán de Auxerre Church (Spanish: Iglesia San Germán de Auxerre) is a historic Roman Catholic parish church located in San Germán, Puerto Rico, overlooking its main town square. First built 1688, the current Baroque church has undergone numerous reconstructions and modifications after enduring numerous earthquakes throughout its lifespan. The church is a listed component of the San Germán Historic District and it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 as part of the Historic Churches of Puerto Rico multiple property submission (MPS).

Location

San German, Mayaguez County, Puerto Rico
18.08512, -67.04423

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTHISPANICARCHITECTURERELIGION
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Sources

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When was Church San German Auxerre of San German listed on the National Register?

Church San German Auxerre of San German was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Church San German Auxerre of San German?

Church San German Auxerre of San German is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Church San German Auxerre of San German?

The period of significance for Church San German Auxerre of San German is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1688.

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