San Blas, Nayarit, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (North America)
José María Mercado Burial Site
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 15, 2016
1. José María Mercado Burial Site Marker
H. XXXVII Ayuntamiento de San Blas, Nay.
En el atrio de este templo fue sepultado
El Cura
“Don Jose Maria Mercado”
Heroe de la Independencia,
gloria legitima de Mexico.
San Blas, Nay., enero 31 de 2008
Marcador adicional:
Monumento Histórico Siglo XVIII
INAH
English translation:
1781 · 1811
The 37th Honorable City Council of San Blas, Nayarit
In the atrium of this temple was buried
The Priest "José María Mercado"
Hero of Independence
and the legitimate glory of Mexico.
San Blas, Nayarit, January 31, 2008
Additional marker:
Historic Monument of the 18th Century
INAH
Erected 2008.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is January 31, 2008.
Location. 21° 32.532′ N, 105° 16.55′ W. Memorial is in San Blas, Nayarit. It is on Calle de Panteón, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: San Blas NAY 63745, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Western Mexico, on the Pacific Coast, and in the Sierra Madre. Globally, it
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Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The San Blas Battalion (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); José María Mercado (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Fray Junipero Serra (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Benito Pablo Juárez García (approx. 1.3 kilometers away).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 15, 2016
2. José María Mercado Burial Site Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 15, 2016
3. Potentially the José María Mercado Burial Site
This is located inside of the church ruins, in the area where the altar would have been.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 733 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 8, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
