Additionally he set aside adjacent land for the foundation of a town, a Presbyterian Church, and a district school.

The foundation of a town (Villa) in this place was approved by Decree of 21 July 1866.

In 1659, mayor Jeronimo Villegas requested land from a Spanish government representative, Sebastian Alvarez, for the foundation of a town.

In 1794, Juan de Videla visited Piedra Blanca and saw that the place was suitable for the foundation of a town, as he afterward informed the Marquess of Sobremonte.

Many inscriptions are dated from various local eras, often based upon historical events, such as the foundation of a town or festival, the organisation of a province, or even a visit of an emperor.

Traditional fiestas, which are held annually to commemorate the foundation of a town or province, or honoring its patron saint, are brought together en masse to highlight the Pinoy's indomitable and ebullient spirit, together with his mien for creativity and innovation.

Raja Kalyan Chand shifted the capitol to Almora in 1563, when he laid the foundation of a town named 'Alam Nagar', also called 'Rajapur', a name that is still used and has been found inscribed on copper plates of the time.