Zacatlán, Puebla, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Calvary Chapel of Zacatlán
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 2, 2016
1. Calvary Chapel of Zacatlán Marker
Capilla del Calvario
Edificada probablemente en el siglo XVII, en esta capilla fueron sepultados hacia 1880 los señores Ramón Vicente y Manuel Márquez. Entre 1896 y 1897 los vecinos del barrio de Ayehualulco se unieron para recuperarla al culto. En 1915 las villistas primero y carrancistas después la ocuparon para cuartel. En 1918 fue reparada nuevamente.
Calvary Chapel of Zacatlán
Most likely built in the 17th century, in this chapel were buried Ramón Vicente and Manuel Márquez by 1880. Between 1896 and 1897 the neighbors of the district of Ayehualulco united to recover it as a church. In 1915 it was occupied first by followers of Villa and then by Carrancistas as a barracks. In 1918 it was repaired again for use as a chapel.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 19° 56.401′ N, 97° 57.573′ W. Marker is in Zacatlán, Puebla. Memorial is at the intersection of Calle Canuillas and Calle Nicolás Bravo, on the right
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Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. House of Ramón Marquez Galindo (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Franciscan Temple (approx. one kilometer away); Manuela Álvarez Elementary School (approx. one kilometer away); The House of Culture of Zacatlán (approx. one kilometer away).
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 2, 2016
2. Calvary Chapel of Zacatlán Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 2, 2016
3. Interior of the Calvary Chapel of Zacatlán
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 11, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
