Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

The Founders of Santiago de Querétaro

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 17, 2016

1. The Founders of Santiago de Querétaro Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This is a two-sided marker.

1531 · 1981En este lugar, el 25 de julio de 1531, se fundo la procer Ciudad de Queretaro. – Al conmemorarse el cuatrocientos cincuenta aniversario de tan relevante suceso, pueblo y gobierno, al erigir este monumento a sus egregios fundadores:
D. Fernando de Tapia (Conin), D. Nicolas de San Luis Montañez, Fray Jacobo Daciano y D. Juan Sanchez de Alaniz,
Rinden también perenne veneración a todos aquellos hombres y mujeres illustres, que han forjado la grandeza espiritual y material de esta monumental e histórica ciudad.
Queretaro, Qro., 25 de julio de 1981.

La tradición dice que en esta loma del Sangremal se llevó a cabo la batalla que dio origen al pueblo de los indios de Santiago de Querétaro.
En la cúspide se levanta el espacio ceremonial sagrado de Templo de la Cruz, y en las faldas, los danzantes concheros chichimecas hacen su ofrenda desde tiempo inmemorial.
Para conservar y enaltecer esta milenaria tradición de fé, se rescató El Sangremal, revistiendo de dignidad este espacio ritual sagrado donde los concheros ofrecen su canto

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y danza a la Santa Cruz de los Milagros.
Este espacio se abre también para el uso y disfrute de todos: ciudadanos, vecinos y visitantes, ya que es parte fundamental del patrimonio cultural de Querétaro.
21 de marzo 2014

English translation:
1531 · 1981 In this place, on July 25, 1531, the city of Queretaro was founded. - At the commemoration of the 450th anniversary of this important event, the people and their government erect this monument to its great founders:
Fernando de Tapia (Conin), Nicolas de San Luis Montáñez, Friar Jacobo Daciano and Juan Sánchez de Alaniz,
and a perennial veneration is given to all those illustrious men and women who have forged the spiritual and material greatness of this monumental and historic city.
Querétaro, Querétaro, July 25, 1981.

Tradition says that on this hill known as Sangremal the battle was fought that gave origin to the town of the Indios de Santiago de Querétaro.
The sacred ceremonial space of the Temple of the Cross rises on the top of the hill, and on its outskirts the Chichimeca concheros dancers make their offering here from time immemorial.
To preserve and extol this ancient tradition of faith, Sangremal Hill was rescued, revitalizing this sacred ritual space where the concheros dancers offer their song and dance to the Holy Cross of Miracles.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 8, 2021

2. The Founders of Santiago de Querétaro Marker

This space is open for the use and enjoyment of all: citizens, neighbors and visitors, as it is a fundamental part of the cultural heritage of Querétaro. March 21, 2014

Erected 1981.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is March 21, 2014.

Location. 20° 35.56′ N, 100° 23.076′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. Memorial is on Avenida Reforma Oeste just west of Calle Manuel Acuña, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 156 Avenida Reforma Oeste, Santiago de Querétaro QUE 76020, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fountain of the Virgin del Pilar (within shouting distance of this marker); Friar Antonio Margil de Jésus (within shouting distance of this marker); Friar Junipero Serra (within shouting distance of this marker); Querétaro, Cultural Heritage of Humanity (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple and Convent of Santa Cruz (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Founding and History of the Church of the Holy Cross (about 90 meters away); Historical Events at the Church of the Holy Cross

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 17, 2016

3. The Founders of Santiago de Querétaro Marker

To the right of the marker are statues of the four founders of Querétaro mentioned in the marker text.

(about 120 meters away); The Founding of Santiago de Querétaro (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Querétaro.

Nicolás de San Luis Montañez image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 7, 2017

4. Nicolás de San Luis Montañez

Fernando de Tapia (Conín) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 7, 2017

5. Fernando de Tapia (Conín)

Juan Sánchez de Alaniz image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 7, 2017

6. Juan Sánchez de Alaniz

Fray Jacobo Daciano image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 7, 2017

7. Fray Jacobo Daciano

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 10, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 2. submitted on May 8, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on December 10, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 7, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.