La Carolina, Municipality in Sierra Morena mountains, Jaén Province, Spain
La Carolina is a town with a grid layout featuring wide avenues and organized public spaces set in southern mountains. The structure reflects careful planning from its founding as a settlement project in the 1700s.
King Charles III founded this town in 1767 as the center of a settlement project to populate the region. Catholic colonists from several European nations arrived to build this newly designed community.
Local surnames like Eisman and Minch reveal Germanic and Belgian roots that remain visible in daily life. These names show how early settlers shaped the community's identity through their presence.
The town sits at a good central location to reach natural parks, historical sites, and transportation links across the province. The wide streets and organized layout make it easy to walk around and explore different areas.
Each family that settled here received specific farm animals to start agricultural work: chickens, goats, sheep, cows, and a pig. This practical support shows how King Charles III backed his settlement project with real resources.
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