Zona Centro in Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Temple of Bethlehem
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 3, 2016
1. The Temple of Bethlehem Marker
Principio este templo: 1717.
Se concluye: 1775.
Ereccion canonica a parroquia,
el 21 de noviembre de 1975.
Por el Excmo. y Revmo.
Sr. Dr. D. Anzelmo Zarza y Bernal,
Obispo de Leon.
Primer Parroco:
Jose Barajas Flores.
Guanajuato, Gto..
Construction began on this temple in 1717 and was concluded in 1775.
It became a parish on November 21, 1975.
By the most excellent and reverend
Anzelmo Zarza y Bernal, Bishop of Le๓n
The first parish priest was Jos้ Barajas Flores
Guanajuato, Guanajuato
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is November 21, 1975.
Location. 21° 1.072′ N, 101° 15.46′ W. Marker is in Guanajuato. It is in Zona Centro. It is on Calle Benito Juแrez just east of Cuesta de Mendizแbal, on the right when traveling west. The temple and marker are directly across the street (north) of the Hidalgo Market (Mercado
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and in the Bajํo. 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 Bethlehemite Convent in Guanajuato (a few steps from this marker); The Hidalgo Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Jos้ Martํ in Mexico (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Cemetery of the Convent of the Temple of Bethlehem (about 90 meters away); The International Cervantes Festival (about 120 meters away); San Roque Church and Plaza (about 120 meters away); The Temple of San Roque (about 120 meters away); Enrique Ruelas Espinosa (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guanajuato.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 3, 2016
2. The Temple of Bethlehem Marker
This additional marker is to the left of the main entrance to the temple. It reads:
Templo de Belen
Construido en su mayor
parte a expensas de Don
Antonio Obreg๓n y Alcocer,
1er Conde de Valenciana y
dedicado en el a๑o de 1775
Ayuntamiento 1989 a 1991
English translation:
Temple of Bethlehem
Constructed in its majority at the expense of Antonio Obreg๓n y Alcocer, 1st Count of Valenciana and dedicated in 1775.
City Council of 1989-1991
Construido en su mayor
parte a expensas de Don
Antonio Obreg๓n y Alcocer,
1er Conde de Valenciana y
dedicado en el a๑o de 1775
Ayuntamiento 1989 a 1991
Constructed in its majority at the expense of Antonio Obreg๓n y Alcocer, 1st Count of Valenciana and dedicated in 1775.
City Council of 1989-1991
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 3, 2016
3. The Temple of Bethlehem Marker
The featured marker can be seen to the right of the entrance through the metal fence. A portion of the additional marker can be seen to the left of the entrance, between the two windows.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2018
4. The Temple of Bethlehem and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 410 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 19, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on October 8, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
