Sobrado e Fábrica do Engenho Cajaíba

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Sobrado e Fábrica do Engenho Cajaíba, Plantation and historic site in São Francisco do Conde, Brazil

The Sobrado e Fábrica do Engenho Cajaíba complex spans 942 square meters and includes a former sugarcane factory with one floor above ground level.

Established in 1800, the estate belonged to José J. de Argolo, a Sargento-Mor of the militia, and later became the birthplace of Barão de Cajaíba.

The property represents the Portuguese colonial influence on Brazilian agriculture and industrial development through its architectural and functional elements.

The location coordinates are 12°37'53.764"S and 38°41'18.550"W, with registration in the Bahia Institute for Artistic and Cultural Heritage database.

In 1837, the Engenho served as a strategic meeting point during the resistance against the Sabinada movement in Bahia.

Location: São Francisco do Conde

Inception: 1800s

GPS coordinates: -12.63160,-38.68849

Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:56

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