Monument to the Abolition of Slavery, Slavery memorial in Barrio Cuarto, Ponce, Puerto Rico.
The Monument to the Abolition of Slavery features a 100-foot marble obelisk topped with a metal tip and includes a statue of a freed man at its base.
The monument, inaugurated in 1956 under Mayor Andrés Grillasca Salas, marks the abolition of slavery in Puerto Rico that occurred on March 22, 1873.
The statue El Hombre Redimido, created by Victor M. Cott, depicts a Black male figure with broken chains symbolizing the end of bondage.
Located at the intersection of Marina and Calle Salud, the memorial stands in Parque de la Abolición, which opens daily from 9 AM to 5 PM.
This memorial represents the only monument in the Caribbean specifically dedicated to commemorating the abolition of slavery through architectural and sculptural elements.
Location: Ponce
Inception: 1956
Creator: Victor M. Cott
GPS coordinates: 18.00593,-66.61276
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:41
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