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'''Country''': United States [[File:usa.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br><br> | |||
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The silver stones on a green background represent the boulders scattered thru region in which the municipality is located and from which the name comes. | The silver stones on a green background represent the boulders scattered thru region in which the municipality is located and from which the name comes. | ||
The Taíno sun is a version of a indigenous carving found in a cavern named "Del Indio" in the Las Piedras | The Taíno sun is a version of a indigenous carving found in a cavern named "Del Indio" in the Las Piedras region. It symbolizes the original native inhabitants of the area. | ||
region. It symbolizes the original native inhabitants of the area. | |||
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - United States|'''Literature''']]: Information received from Nelson L. Román. | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:06, 11 August 2024
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Origin/meaning
The Holy Virgin's monogram, blue on silver background, represents the Immaculate Conception, under whose title the Parochial Church of Las Piedras gave origin to the town.
The silver stones on a green background represent the boulders scattered thru region in which the municipality is located and from which the name comes.
The Taíno sun is a version of a indigenous carving found in a cavern named "Del Indio" in the Las Piedras region. It symbolizes the original native inhabitants of the area.
Image gallery
The arms in a street in San Juan
Literature: Information received from Nelson L. Román.
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