Diego Silang historical marker
PHC historical marker for Diego Silang
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Key Facts
- Creator: National Historical Commission of the Philippines[1]
- Located in the administrative territorial entity: Caba[2]
- Country: Philippines[3]
- Made from material: cast iron[4]
- Location: Caba Town Plaza[5]
- Commons category: Diego Silang historical marker[6]
- Commemorates: Diego Silang[7]
- Inception: 1963[8]
- Located on street: MacArthur Highway[9]
- Title: Diego Silang[10]
- Inscription: In this town, Caba, La Union, Diego Silang was born on December 16, 1730. At the time Caba was a barrio of Aringay then a part of Pangasinan province. Famed leader of the Ilocos Revolt (1762–1763), Silang was assassinated in Vigan on May 28, 1763. After his death the revolt was continued by his wife, Maria Josefa Gabriela whose execution on September 20, 1763, ended the uprising.[11]
- Directions: The historical marker is located on the plinth holding a statue of Diego Silang.[12]
- Street address: MacArthur Highway cor. Diego Silang Avenue[13]
- Orientation: east[14]