Diamante, Departamento Diamante, Entre Ríos Province
Includes the following communities:
Punta Gorda
El Diamante
Diamante
History:
The town of Diamante was founded 27 February 1836. There are many nationalities represented in the city. Over the years, many Volga German families from the rural areas of Entre Ríos moved to Diamante, many settling in nearby Strobel.
The current rectory was the first church of Diamante, built in 1850. It is named in honor of St. Cyprian. The current building was constructed in 1890 and is dedicated to the Virgen de la Merced.
Surnames:
Volga German Families:
The following Volga German families are known to have lived in the Diamante area:
Bloch from Galka
Dorsch from Wiesenmüller
Margheim from Merkel
Michel
Volga Colonies:
Sources:
Elena Vega Stehle
External Links:
- City of Diamante (official tourism site)
- History of the City of Diamante (Ricardo Brumatti)
- Municipalidad de Diamante