The 1852 coral stone remnant from the old Escuela Dictada in Leon is a rectangular carved marker made of grayish-white coral stone, showing weathered patterns and the inscription “Año de 1852.” This remnant once belonged to a school built under the Royal Decree of 1839, which required the creation of public schools during the Spanish colonial period. The school had separate rooms for boys and girls, reflecting the non-coeducational system of that era. Today, the stone is placed near the tourism building. It is the only surviving piece of the original school, making it an important symbol of Leon’s early educational and colonial history. Although it suffers from cracks and holes due to exposure, efforts are made to clean and maintain the area around it to prevent further damage.
Photo Credit/s:
Catanus, Nina Kaye (2024)
Mappers:
Allen Cristopher B. Peñalosa, Kristine Cabanero
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