San Lorenzo
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In 1821, after Nueva Granada, and South and Central America, gained their independence from Spain, the Castillo de San Lorenzo, was abandoned by Spain. It became a prison, after Panama became part of Colombia, and as the point of entry for mail coming from England to Latin America. In 1849, during the Californian Gold Rush, it found renewed importance, as a way to get from the East Coast of the United States and California. Many of the 49er's would sail from the east coast to the town of Chagres. There they would travel up the river to the town of Cruces, and then walk, or ride mules to the city of Panama, where they could catch a ship to California. When the Panama Railroad was being build, the 49er's changed their destination from Chagres to Aspinwall. Initially they would ride the train, as far as it would go, and then continue by foot. When the railroad was completed, they would ride the train to Panama City.
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