Máximo Fernández facts for kids
Máximo Fernández (also known as Juan F. Salaberry train station) is a small community in Bragado county, located in the Buenos Aires province of Argentina. It's a quiet place, about 25 kilometers (around 15 miles) from the city of Bragado. You can find it along the highway that connects La Limpia and San Emilio. Máximo Fernández is home to two public elementary schools, helping local children learn and grow.
How the Town Got Its Name
The town is named after a kind man named Don Maximo Fernandez. He owned a large ranch there called "Estancia La Matilde." An "estancia" is like a big farm or ranch in Argentina. In 1893, Don Maximo generously gave some of his land to the "Ferrocarril Oeste de Buenos Aires" (which means "Western Railway of Buenos Aires"). This land was used to build and open the Juan F. Salaberry train station.
Later, the ranch was bought by another family, Salaberry-Bercetche. In 1942, they sold it to Don Francisco M. Suárez Zabala. He decided to change the ranch's name to "Estancia Montelen," and it still has that name today.
The Train Station
The Juan F. Salaberry train station is part of a long-distance train service that connects Lincoln to Once. The company Ferrobaires operates these trains. If a passenger asks, the train will stop at Juan F. Salaberry, making it easy for people in Máximo Fernández to travel.
How Many People Live Here?
According to a count in 2001, there were 43 people living in Máximo Fernández. This was a big increase! In 1991, only 28 people lived there, so the population grew by 54% in ten years.
See also
In Spanish: Máximo Fernández para niños
