Villagrán, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Temple of the Most Holy Conception
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 8, 2018
1. Temple of the Most Holy Conception Marker
Se dio principio a la construcción de este temple el dia 23 de abril de 1868 y se termino el 29 de junio de 1913. Habiendose hecho todos los trabajos bajo la dirección del maestro Vicente Tovar y su ayudante, Jose Ruiz Vera, originarios de este pueblo de Villagran, Gto
4-23-1978.
Temple of the Most Holy Conception
The construction of this temple was begun on April 23, 1868 and ended on June 29, 1913. All of the work was done under the direction of the master builder Vicente Tovar and his assistant, José Ruiz Vera, sons of this town of Villagrán, Guanajuato.
April 23, 1978.
Erected 1978.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Man-Made Features. A significant historical date for this entry is April 23, 1868.
Location. 20° 30.751′ N, 100° 59.745′ W. Marker is in Villagrán, Guanajuato. Marker can be reached from Plaza Constitución Norte just west of Calle Miguel Hidalgo, on the right when traveling west
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 16 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Route of Hidalgo (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Old Temple (approx. 14 kilometers away); Valtierrilla (approx. 14.1 kilometers away); The Virgin of Guadalupe Church (approx. 14.1 kilometers away); The Founding of Santa Cruz de Juventino Rosas (approx. 14.6 kilometers away); 800th Anniversary of the Franciscan Order (approx. 14.7 kilometers away); Blessed Friar Elías del Socorro Nieves (approx. 15.9 kilometers away); Father Elías Nieves (approx. 16.1 kilometers away).
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 8, 2018
2. An additional Temple of the Most Holy Conception Marker
This additional marker notes the consecration of this temple by Bishop Jesús Humberto Velázquez Garay, together with the priests José M. Ceballos and Gonzalo Alonzo Calzada G. in 1994.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 8, 2018
3. An additional Temple of the Most Holy Conception Marker
This additional marker gives thanks for three centuries of evangelization in Villagrán, Guanajuato in the Province of San Pedro and San Pablo. Present were the fathers Pedro Esquivel Pérez, José M. Ceballos V., J. Carmen S. Martínez and Ernesto de J. Gómez in 1999.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 8, 2018
4. An additional Temple of the Most Holy Conception Marker
This additional dedication marker notes the amplification of the temple in 2009. It is interesting in that the townspeople of Villagrán that reside in Salt Lake City, Utah participated in the project.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 8, 2018
5. A view of the eastern entrance of the Temple of the Most Holy Conception
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 8, 2018
6. A view of the bell tower of the Temple of the Most Holy Conception
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 8, 2018
7. Temple of the Most Holy Conception Marker
The featured marker is mostly out of view, but is behind a tree to the right of the main entrance seen here.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 12, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
