Colón, Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
"La Purísima"
— Ruta Cristera —
Inscripción en la columna: “1868”
Antiguo Camino Real. Sobre el muro del lado Sur
se encuentra una columna, que consta de un pedestal
y en la terminación una hornacina que guarda una
escultura de bulto de la virgen de Guadalupe.
The column is inscribed with the year “1868”.
This was part of the Old Royal Road. Rising from the wall on the southern side is a column, made up of a pedestal topped by a niche holding a sculpture of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Erected by Municipio de Colón, Presidencia Municipal 2012-2015.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 20° 47.274′ N, 100° 2.794′ W. Marker is in Colón, Querétaro. Marker is on Calle Aquiles Serdán just west of Calle Aguasca Leintes, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Colón QUE 76270, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Norberto García de la Vega (within shouting distance of this marker); "La Gaviota" (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Landaverde House (about 90 meters away); The Parish of San Francisco (about 90 meters away); Temple of San Francisco de Asís (about 120 meters away); Monument to the Mexican Revolution (about 120 meters away); The House of Amado de la Mota (about 120 meters away); Vero's Handicrafts (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colón.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 14, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.