Manuel Torres

1764–1822

In Memory of

Manuel Torres, 1764–1822.

As minister of the Republic of Columbia

He was the first Latin American Diplomatic representative in the United States of America

Tribute from the Government of Colombia and from Philadelphia descendants of his friends.

July 20, 1926.

Marker is at the intersection of 4th Street and St. James Place, on the right when traveling south on 4th Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources:

HMDB