Pozo Alcón
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History
Its origins are not clear. In 1331, the name of Poçuelo is mentioned in the same place where nowadays the village of Pozo Alcón is situated.
Apparently, the first settlers came to these lands in the late 15th century, when it still was called Campo de Cuenca.
It belonged to Ubeda until 1554, when it passed to Quesada which had just segregated from Ubeda, taking Pozo Alcón and Hinojares under its jurisdiction.
The village grew around the old Cortijo del Pozo (a country estate). Its church belongs to Quesada's archpriesthood. King Felipe IV gave Pozo Alcón the title of Village in 1648, becoming an independent village.
It is said that two of the caravels of Colon, la Pinta and La Niña, were built using pine trees from the village.
It is also said that, in this village, Cardinal Aragón convinced the outlaw Pedro de Valenzuela to surrender.
The job of mule driver is traditional in the village.
Eminent citizens
Brother Pedro Báez.
