La Marta

Names

Colonia La Marta

Location

31°03' S 58°80' W

History

Volga Germans settled in Colonia La Marta, approximately 15 kilometers from Federal City between the creeks of Federal Chico, Chircal, Ponciano, and Maturrango.  A total of 1,923 hectars was assigned to Volga German settlers from Crespo and Diamante.

Volga German Families

The following Volga German families are known to have settled in La Marta:

Brotzmann
Seling
Tischler

Volga German Congregation

In 1961, a Congregational Church was constructed in Colonia La Marta.