Zona Centro in San Francisco de Campeche in Campeche, Mexico — The Southeast (Yucatan Peninsula)
House of Pablo García y Montilla
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 21, 2017
1. House of Pablo García y Montilla Marker
Casa del Lic. Pablo García y Montilla
Esta casa fue construida durante el siglo XIX. Aquí es donde nació el abogado y político Don Pablo García y Montilla el 27 de enero de 1824.
En 1857, siendo Diputado Local propuso la separación del Distrito de Campeche del estado de Yucatán, y su elevación a entidad federal, lo que concluyó con la creación del Estado de Campeche, por decreto definitivo en 1863.
Comp primer Gobernador del Estado participó en la defensa de la población del Carmen durante la invasión Francesa.
En 1870 dejó el poder y se trasladó a la ciudad de Mérida en donde fue miembre del Tribunal Superior de Justicia y Profesor de la Escuela de Jurisprudencia. En octubre de 1882 la legislatura lo declaró “Benemérito del Estado”
English:
House Lic. Pablo García y Montilla
This house was built during the 19th Century. This is the birthplace of the attorney and politician Pablo García y Montilla, born on January 27, 1824.
In 1857, as Local Representative, he put forward the separation of the District of Campeche from the State of Yucatan, and the raising of its status to that of a State, which concluded with the creation of the State Campeche, by a definitive executive order in 1863.
As first Governor of the State, he took part in the defense
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In 1870, he left office and moved to the City of Mérida, where he was a member of the Superior Court of Justice and Professor of the School of Jurisprudence. In October 1882, the legislature declared him a “Distinguished Citizen of the State”.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is January 27, 1824.
Location. 19° 50.543′ N, 90° 32.248′ W. Marker is in San Francisco de Campeche, Campeche. It is in Zona Centro. It is on Calle 61 just south of Calle 14, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: C 61 61, San Francisco de Campeche CAMP 24000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Mexican Gulf Coast, in the Maya Heartland, and on the Yucatán Peninsula. Globally, it is in North America, Mesoamerica, a Gulf of Mexico state, and the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Professor Septimio Perez Palacios (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); The House of the King’s Lieutenant (about 210 meters away); Campeche's Land Gate (about 210 meters away); “Tukulná” Handicrafts House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Pedro Sainz de Baranda y Borreyro (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Temple of the Sweet Name of Jesus (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Independence Square (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Independence of Campeche (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco de Campeche.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 21, 2017
2. House of Pablo García y Montilla and markers
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 21, 2017
3. House of Pablo García y Montilla Marker
This additional marker over the entryway of the house reads:
Aqui nacio
El Lic. Pablo Garcia,
el 27 de enero de 1824
agosto 7 de 1907
English translation:
Here was born Pablo Garcia
on January 27, 1824
August 7, 1907
El Lic. Pablo Garcia,
el 27 de enero de 1824
agosto 7 de 1907
English translation:
Here was born Pablo Garcia
on January 27, 1824
August 7, 1907
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 420 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 23, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
