Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The First Franciscans in Celaya
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2017
1. The First Franciscans in Celaya Marker
O.F.S.
Se erige esta placa para evocar y mantener vivo el recuerdo de la ininterrumpida presencia de la Orden Franciscana Seglar en esta ciudad de Celaya desde el asentamiento de los primeros colonos el aρo de 1571. Decreto del 13 de marzo de 1994 para celebrar cada aρo el 25 agosto nuestra ereccion cononica.
Celaya Gto. 25 agusto 1994
English translation:
This plaque is erected to evoke and keep alive the memory of the uninterrupted presence of the Secular Franciscan Order in this city of Celaya since the arrival of the first settlers in 1571. The Decree of March 13, 1994 ensures that our canonical erection is celebrated on August 25 each year.
Celaya, Guanajuato, August 25, 1994
Erected 1994.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is March 13, 1994.
Location. 20° 31.301′ N, 100° 48.712′ W. Marker is in Celaya, Guanajuato. It is on Calle Independencia just north of
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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: Celaya's Water Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); The Temple of Saint Francis (within shouting distance of this marker); Independence Column of Celaya (within shouting distance of this marker); The Temple of San Francisco - Headquarters of the Patroness of Celaya (within shouting distance of this marker); The History of Celaya (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (about 120 meters away); The Ex-Convent of the Temple of Saint Augustine (about 210 meters away); The Temple of Saint Augustine (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Celaya.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2017
2. The First Franciscans in Celaya Marker
The marker can be seen here to the left of the northern door to the Temple of the Third Order (Templo de la Tercer Orden).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2017
3. A nearby statue of Pope John Paul II
This statue of Pope John Paul II is some few meters north of the marker towards the Column of Independence.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2017. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on November 1, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
