Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Fountain of the Marquis II

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 11, 2016

1. Fountain of the Marquis II Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Fuente de el Marqués IIObra monumental que recubre el antiguo Tanque de Agua que surte a gran parte de la ciudad. Se construyo durante la administración municipal 91-94. Tiene cuatro fuertes con pequeñas fuentes de media luna en la base, y hacia el oriente, una fuente adosada en forma de concha.

English:
Fountain of the Marquis IIThis is a monumental work that covers the old Water Tank which supplies most of the city. It was built during the 91-94 municipal administration. It has four forts with small half-moon fountains on the base, and towards the east, a leaning, shell-shaped fountain.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Man-Made Features.

Location. 20° 35.493′ N, 100° 22.926′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. It is on Calle Ignacio Zaragoza, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 155C Calle Ignacio Zaragoza, Santiago de Querétaro QUE 76020, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico

and in the Bajío.

Globally, it

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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: Friar Antonio de Jesus María Linaz Massanet (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); End of the Siege of Querétaro (about 180 meters away); Agustín Rivera Ugalde (about 210 meters away); Esperanza Cabrera de Hinojosa (about 210 meters away); Agapito Pozo Balbas (about 210 meters away); Fernando Espinosa Gutiérrez (about 210 meters away); José Guadalupe Velázquez Pedraza (about 210 meters away); Valentín F. Frías (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Querétaro.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 11, 2016

2. Fountain of the Marquis II Marker

The water tank can be seen in the distance. It acts as a roundabout on Calle Ignacio Zaragoza. Note the shell-shaped fountain mentioned in the marker text.

Fountain of the Marquis II image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 8, 2021

3. Fountain of the Marquis II

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 8, 2021

4. Fountain of the Marquis II

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4. submitted on May 8, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.