On August 26th, 1818, a group of residents from San Antonio de la Tuna transferred to La Isabela barrio where, a group of neighbors, set up and planted a cross for the Church. Later, with the use of collected funds , grounds were purchased designated to set the 6,400 square yard. The grounds were divided to form a cross in the middle. This open space, filled with trees and greenery, was named Public and Civil Square. Isabela was officially recognized as a municipality on May 20th, 1819.
