Itapeva, São Paulo
History
History
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The city was founded as a village in the beginning of the 18th century. In 1769 the municipality was created, by separating it from [Sorocaba](/wiki/Sorocaba "Sorocaba"). Named Itapeva da Faxina until 1910 and Faxina until 1938\. In Tupi language, Itapeva means “flat stone”.

Founder: Antônio Furquim Pedroso.

In Itapeva is located the [Wall of the Slaves](/wiki/Wall_of_the_Slaves "Wall of the Slaves"), which is a tourist point, in addition to the Vila Isabel Station, the Pilão D’Agua and the Dr. Pinheiro Promenade.


Who created the municipality of Itapeva in 1769?