Zona Centro in Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Bethlehemite Convent in Guanajuato
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 3, 2016
1. The Bethlehemite Convent in Guanajuato Marker
estuvieron desde
1727 el hospital, hospicio,
escuela y convento de
Belιn
Ayuntamiento 1989-91
English translation:
Here, since 1727 was the hospital, nursing home, school
and convent of the Bethlehemites
City Council of 1989-91
Erected by Ayuntamiento de Guanajuato de 1989-91.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Man-Made Features • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1727.
Location. 21° 1.063′ N, 101° 15.454′ W. Marker is in Guanajuato. It is in Zona Centro. It is on Calle Benito Juαrez, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 77 Calle Benito Juαrez, Guanajuato 36000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and in the Bajνo. Globally, it is in North America, 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: The Temple of Bethlehem (a few steps from this marker); The Hidalgo Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Josι Martν in Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); The International Cervantes Festival (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Cemetery of the Convent of the Temple of Bethlehem (about 120 meters away); San Roque Church and Plaza
this page online
Also see . . . The Bethlehemite Brothers. The Bethlehemite Brothers are a religious institute founded in Guatemala in 1653 and restored in 1984. Their official name is the Order of Bethlehemite Brothers (Ordo Fratrum Bethlemitarum: O.F.B.), or the Bethlehem Brothers (Hermanos de Belιn). The members, like the members of two other Catholic religious orders, are known as Bethlehemites (Betlemitas). They are also known as the Order of the Brothers of Our Lady of Bethlehem (Orden de los Hermanos de Nuestra Seρora de Bethlehem). In 2007, the order had 17 members, living in a single community. (Submitted on December 17, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 3, 2016
2. The Bethlehemite Convent in Guanajuato Marker
The marker is to the left of the entrance in this view.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 29, 2022
3. The Bethlehemite Convent in Guanajuato and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 434 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on June 15, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
