Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

House of Juan Antonio de Riano y Bárcenas

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2018

1. House of Juan Antonio de Riano y Bárcenas Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Casa del Intendente D. Juan Antonio de Riano y Bárcenas, insigne benefactor de la Ciudad.
H. Ayuntamiento Constitucional 1938-1939

English translation:
House of the Intendant Juan Antonio de Riano y Bárcenas, illustrious benefactor of the City.
Honorable Constitutional City Hall, 1938-1939

Erected 1938 by Honorable Ayuntamiento Constitucional de Guanajuato.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Man-Made Features • War, US Revolutionary • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 21° 0.82′ N, 101° 15.077′ W. Marker is in Guanajuato. Marker is on Calle del Campanero just south of Calle del Tecolote, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Guanajuato 36000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Miguel Hidalgo and the Owl's Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Euquerio Guerrero López (within shouting distance of this marker); The Route of Hidalgo

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Vallejo Metals Processing Plant (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Temple of San Juan Bautista (about 90 meters away); El Puente de Nava (about 90 meters away); The Church of San Francisco (about 90 meters away); House of Manuel Doblado (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guanajuato.

Regarding House of Juan Antonio de Riano y Bárcenas. Juan Antonio Riano y Bárcenas (b. 1757, Spain - d. 1810, Guanajuato, Mexico) was a Spanish military officer. He participated in various actions against the English during the American Revolutionary War, most notably during the Siege of Pensacola in 1781. Eventually he was sent to New Spain as Intendant of Vallodolid, which included what is now the state of Guanajuato. In 1809 he completed construction on the Alhóndiga de Granaditas, a grain warehouse in Guanajuato. He and many other Spanish took refuge in the Alhóndiga, but were assassinated there when the Insurgent Army attacked Guanajuato in 1810 during the first stage of the struggle for Mexican Independence.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2018

2. House of Juan Antonio de Riano y Bárcenas Marker

The marker can be seen to the right of a sign that reads "Dada".

Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 164 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.