Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

The Temple of San Roque

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2018

1. The Temple of San Roque Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

San Roque
Templo construido en 1726 por el sacerdote Don Juan José de Sopeña y Cervera donde funcionó desde el 13-X-1746 hasta el 13-III-1794 una Santa Escuela de Cristo, creada por el religioso Luis Felipe Neri de Alfaro
Ayuntamiento 1989-1991

English translation:
San Roque
Temple built in 1726 by the priest Juan José de Sopeña y Cervera where a Santa Escuela de Cristo (Holy School of Christ), created on October 13, 1746 functioned until March 13, 1794, supported by the religious Luis Felipe Neri de Alfaro.
City Hall 1989-1991

Erected 1989 by Ayuntamiento de Guanajuato.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Man-Made Features. A significant historical date for this entry is March 13, 1794.

Location. 21° 1.07′ N, 101° 15.388′ W. Marker is in Guanajuato. Marker is at the intersection of Calle Roque and Calle Independencia, on the right when traveling south on Calle Roque. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Guanajuato 36000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. San Roque Church and Plaza (here, next to this marker); Enrique Ruelas Espinosa (here, next to this marker); The International Cervantes Festival (a few steps from this marker); José Martí in Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Royal Assayer Sebastián Camacho (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Bethlehemite Convent in Guanajuato (about 120 meters away); The Temple of Bethlehem (about 120 meters away); Diego Rivera House (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guanajuato.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2018

2. The Temple of San Roque Marker

The marker can be seen to the right of these steps that lead up to the front entrance to the temple.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 8, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.