Colón, Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Temple of San Francisco de Asís
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 10, 2017
1. Temple of San Francisco de Asís Marker
Inició su construcción en el año de 1700 y se concluyó en 1709 por la orden de Frailes Menores de Michoacán. Es sede parroquial desde el 7 de abril de 1756. Su planta original fue de cruz latina y en 1874 fue ampliada a tres naves con muros de mampostería. En su interior guarda estatuas de algunos santos como San Pedro, Santo Domingo, San José, El Santo Entierro, así como de la Virgen de la Soledad y del Carmen.
La capilla es en gajos con planta octagonal rematado con linternilla; la torre campanario es de tres cuerpos, encontrándose en uno de ellos cuatro nichos con estatuas de San Pedro, San Francisco, San Pablo , San Antonio y en el coronamiento San Miguel. Año 2002
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The dome is divided in sections with an octagonal base crowned with lanterns, its bell tower has three bodies, in one of them, we can find four niches ornamented with statues of San Pedro, San Francisco, San Pablo, San Antonio and on the top of it, one of San Miguel. 2002
Erected 2002.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Man-Made Features • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is April 7, 1756.
Location. 20° 47.225′ N, 100° 2.752′ W. Marker is in Colón, Querétaro. It can be reached from the intersection of Calle Coahuila and Calle Del Río, on the right when traveling north. The marker is at the southern wall of the plaza in front of the Temple of San Francisco. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Colón QUE 76270, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker 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
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 10, 2017
2. Temple of San Francisco de Asís Marker
The marker is to the far right in this view, almost in profile. The temple can be seen in the background.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Parish of San Francisco (a few steps from this marker); Monument to the Mexican Revolution (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); "La Gaviota" (about 90 meters away); "La Purísima" (about 120 meters away); The House of Amado de la Mota (about 120 meters away); Vero's Handicrafts (about 120 meters away); Norberto García de la Vega (about 150 meters away); The Landaverde House (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colón.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 10, 2017
3. The altar of the Temple of San Francisco de Asís
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 10, 2017
4. Chapel dedicated to Saint José Sánchez del Río in the Temple of San Francisco
A small chapel in the temple is dedicated to Saint Jóse Sánchez del Río, canonized on October 16, 2016. This chapel includes a small piece of bone as a relic from the church that houses his remains in Sahuayo, Michoacán, Mexico. The 14 year-old was executed by government forces on February 10, 1928 during the Cristero War.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 230 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 18, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
