Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Benito Juárez in Querétaro
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2016
1. Benito Juárez in Querétaro Marker
The marker has faded over the last 110 years and can be hard to read.
el benemérito ciudadano,
Benito Juarez.
Presidente de la Republica Mexicana.
4 de junio de 1863
cuando atravesó el país para salvar la dignidad
de la patria combatida por la invasión extranjera
y 5 de julio de 1867 despues de haber salvado
la soberanía de la Republica.
Colocase esta lapida conmemorativa
en el primer centenario del nacimiento
del esclarecido patriota,
21 de marzo de 1806.
Marzo 21 de 1906.
the esteemed citizen,
Benito Juarez
President of the Mexican Republic
was housed in this palace.
On June 4, 1863, when he crossed the country to save the dignity of the nation shaken by foreign invasion
and on July 5, 1867 after having saved the sovereignty of the Republic.
This commemorative memorial is placed on the first centenary of the birth of the enlightened patriot,
March 21, 1806
March 21, 1906.
Erected
this page online
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is March 21, 1806.
Location. 20° 35.467′ N, 100° 23.772′ W. Memorial is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. It is on Calle Francisco I. Madero just east of Calle Melchor Ocampo, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 66 Calle Francisco I Madero, Santiago de Querétaro QUE 76000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Central Mexico and in the Bajío. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Temple of San Felipe Neri (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of Manuel Montes Collantes (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Temple and former Convent of the Carmelites (about 120 meters away); Jardín Guerrero / Municipal Palace (about 120 meters away); Fountain of Santo Domingo (about 150 meters away); Vicente Guerrero (about 150 meters away); Vicente Guerrero Garden (about 150 meters away); Convent and Church of Santo Domingo de Guzman (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Querétaro.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2016
2. Additional nearby marker on the 1947 restoration of the palace
The palace was restored during the Presidency of Miguel Alemán. The marker reads:
Con fondos del erario del estado se reconstruyo y adapto este palacio. Se digno inaugurarlo el C. Lic. Miguel Aleman, Presidente Constitucional de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, el dia 1º de octubre de 1947.
Las obras de reconstrucción y adaptación se iniciaron el mes de enero de 1944, por orden del C. Gobernador Constitucional del estado, Lic. Agapito Pozo, bajo cuya administración se llevaron al cabo.
Las obras de reconstrucción y adaptación se iniciaron el mes de enero de 1944, por orden del C. Gobernador Constitucional del estado, Lic. Agapito Pozo, bajo cuya administración se llevaron al cabo.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2016
3. Benito Juárez in Querétaro Marker
The marker is to the left of the entrance. To the right is the associated marker on the restoration of the palace in 1947.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 9, 2020
4. Benito Juárez in Querétaro Markers
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 26, 2018
5. An interior view of the marker's building
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 379 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 28, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on May 15, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on August 6, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
