Santa Isabel (Puerto Rico)

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SANTA ISABEL

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Origin/meaning

The crowned I stands for Queen Elisabeth of Hungary (Isabel in Spanish). The shells are a symbol for St. James the patron saint of the town, as well as for the many shells found near the town.

Literature : Information and image from Nelson L. Román