San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico — The Southeast (North America)
The History of San Cristóbal de las Casas
Inscription.
San Cristobal de las Casas fue fundada por el Capitan Don Diego de Mazariegos, el 31 de marzo del año de 1528 con el nombre de Villa Real.
Fray Bartolome de las Casas, Defensor de los Indios
Primer Obispo de esta Diocesis que llego a Chiapas
Hizo su entrada a esta ciudad el 12 de marzo de 1545.
El 12 de septiembre de 1824 fue declarada unida a Mexico la Provincia de Las Chiapas siendo capital de la misma San Cristobal de las Casas.
El 18 de mayo de 1828 se fundo en esta ciudad la primera Escuela Normal de America.
Four markers describe San Cristóbal de las Casas’ history
Friar Bartolomé de las Casas, Defender of the Indians
First Bishop of this Diocese that arrived in Chiapas
He made his entrance to this city on March 12, 1545.
On September 12, 1824, the Province of Las Chiapas was declared united to Mexico, with San Cristóbal de las Casas as its capital.
On May 18, 1828 the first Normal School of America was founded in this city.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is March 31, 1528.
Location. 16° 44.22′ N, 92° 38.255′ W. Marker is in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas. Marker is on Calle Diego de Mazariegos just east of Calle 16 de Septiembre, on the left when traveling east. The markers are located on a kiosk in the Central Park of San Cristóbal (Plaza 31 de Marzo ó El Zócalo). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Cristóbal de las Casas CHIS 29200, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hotel Ciudad Real (within shouting distance of this marker); Miguel Francisco Utrilla Trujillo (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Mazariegos House (about 90 meters away); The House of the Congress of Chiapas (about 120 meters away); General Crescencio Rosas y Tejada (about 120 meters away); José Eduardo Flores Ruíz (about 150 meters away); María Adelina Flores Morales (about 150 meters away); Hotel Misión Grand (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 7, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.