Santa Rosa de Calchines facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa Rosa de Calchines
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The central part of Santa Rosa de Calchines
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 Santa Rosa de Calchines
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province | Santa Fe |
| Department | Garay |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,629 |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
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S3022
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| Dialing code | +54 342 |
Santa Rosa de Calchines, often called Santa Rosa, is a small town in the middle of the Santa Fe province in Argentina. In 2001, about 5,629 people lived there. The town is located about 55 kilometers (34 miles) northeast of the provincial capital. It sits near the Calchines stream, which is close to the San Javier River. The San Javier River is a branch of the much larger Paraná River.
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Discovering Santa Rosa's Past
Santa Rosa de Calchines has a rich history that dates back to the early 1800s. It began as a special settlement for native people, guided by Franciscan missionaries.
How Santa Rosa Began
The town was first started in 1816. It was known as San Miguel de Calchines. This was a place where native communities lived and learned with the help of Franciscan missionaries. In 1856, a priest working there thought about 3,000 native people lived in the settlement. He asked for it to become a proper town.
Moving and Returning
The mission moved to San Javier in 1857. But it returned to its original spot in 1860. In 1861, the governor at the time, Pascual Rosas, wanted the native people to move back to San Javier. However, they did not agree. They split into three groups, forming settlements in San Javier, Cayastá, and Calchines.
Founding the Town
Because of this, Governor Rosas decided to let things stay as they were. He officially founded three towns. Santa Rosa de Calchines got its name to honor Saint Rose of Lima, who is the town's patron saint. The local government for Santa Rosa was officially set up on July 14, 1886.
Exploring Town Highlights
Santa Rosa de Calchines has some interesting places and stories that make it special.
The Historic Church
- The Church of Saint Rose of Lima is a very important building in the town. It was finished in 1863.
- This church is recognized as a National Historic Monument in Argentina.
- The beautiful altar inside the church came all the way from Naples, Italy.
- It was a gift from president Bartolomé Mitre, who even attended the very first mass held there.
A Champion's Memorial
- Near Santa Rosa, you can find a monument dedicated to a famous person.
- This monument honors Carlos Monzón, a well-known boxing champion from Argentina.
- It marks the place where he passed away in 1995.
See also
In Spanish: Santa Rosa de Calchines para niños
