In 1818, thanks to the donation of Don Francisco de Arango y Peñalver, the construction of the church began, which was inaugurated on December 22, 1825. The origin of the name of Artemisa is uncertain.
The construction of the church in Artemisa started in 1818 thanks to a donation from Don Francisco de Arango y Peñalver and was officially opened on December 22, 1825.  The reason for the name "Artemisa" is unknown.