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.
The following Volga German families are known to have lived in the Diamante area:
Bloch from Galka
Dorsch from Wiesenmüller
Gerstner from Mariental
Margheim from Merkel
Michel
Elena Vega Stehle
- City of Diamante (official tourism site)
- History of the City of Diamante (Ricardo Brumatti)
- Municipalidad de Diamante
Iglesia San Cipriano in Diamante.
Source: Elena Vega Stehle.
The Micle (Michel) Family. Photo taken in Diamante (1919).
Source: Aldea Marienfeld FB.