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

The House of the Marquesa

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 13, 2016

1. The House of the Marquesa Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Esta casa perteneció a la señora Marquesa de la Villa del Villar del Aguila – En junio de 1821 sirvió de alojamiento a Don Agustin de Iturbide y Aramburo, Jefe del Ejército Trigarante.
Comisión Local de Turismo 1946

English translation:
This house belonged to the Marquesa of the Villa del Villar del Aguila. In June, 1821 it was the lodging of Agustín de Iturbide y Aramburo, Chief of the Army of the Three Guarantees.
Local Tourism Commission of 1946

Erected 1946 by Comisión Local de Turismo.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1821.

Location. 20° 35.519′ N, 100° 23.607′ W. Memorial is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. It is on Calle Francisco I. Madero just east of Calle Ignacio Allende Sur, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: 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: Fountain of Neptune (within shouting distance of this marker); Former hospital of San José de Gracia

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Temple of the Ex-Convent of Santa Clara de Jesus (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Captain Julian Diaz House (about 90 meters away); Temple and former Convent of Santa Clara (about 120 meters away); Church and Former Convent of San Agustín (about 120 meters away); The Royal Inland Road (about 120 meters away); Vicente Guerrero Garden (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Querétaro.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 13, 2016

2. The House of the Marquesa Marker

The marker is to the left of the entrance to the building.

The House of the Marquesa and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 26, 2018

3. The House of the Marquesa and Marker

The main entrance door to the House of the Marquesa image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 9, 2020

4. The main entrance door to the House of the Marquesa

Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 300 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 8, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on May 25, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.