History Pedro Miguel



the remnants of church of nossa senhora da ajuda, irreparably damaged after 1998 earthquake


the first record of parish, named 1 of original inhabitants, dated august 7, 1590, came financial transaction between king sebastian sent vicar 25 thousand reis (ostensibly construction or furnishing of church).


pedro miguel became parish in 1666. in order protect surprise attacks pirates roamed canal, small fort forte baixo constructed in 17th century.


in 1871, both boys , girls school operated pedro miguel, since community part of greater district included ribeirinha , praia almoxarife. justice of peace operated district, electoral assembly situated. population had reached 1,757 inhabitants time.


during 1998 earthquake, hit affected northern communities of island, several houses damaged , parochial church irreparably damaged.







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