Episode 2 of 2
Grant of Self-Government
- When
- 1763
- Where
- Mayagüez
The Spanish Crown granted the founders the right to self-government, formally separating the town from the Partido de San Germán.
In 1763, the Spanish Crown issued a grant allowing the town to govern itself. This administrative action separated Mayagüez from the larger Partido de San Germán, solidifying its status as an independent municipality.
Sources
- Mayagüez, Puerto Rico Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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