San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico — The Southeast (North America)
José Eduardo Flores Ruíz
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 29, 2017
1. José Eduardo Flores Ruíz Marker
1890 - 1977
Fue casa habitación del sacerdote, investigador y filántropo quien realizó enorme contribución a la historiografía chiapaneca. Fue director del Seminario de la Inmaculada Concepción y celoso custodio del Archivo Parroquial de Catedral. Al morir legó todos sus bienes a los necesitados, entre ellos este asilo San Juan de Dios
1890 - 1977
This was the home of the priest, researcher and philanthropist who made an enormous contribution to the historiography of Chiapas. He was director of the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception and a jealous custodian of the Cathedral’s Parish Archive. When he died he bequeathed all his goods to the needy, among them this shelter dedicated to San Juan de Dios (Saint John of God).
Erected 2010 by Coordinación Ejecutiva del Bicentenario y del Centenario del Gobierno del Estado de Chiapas.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 16° 44.251′ N, 92° 38.33′ W. Marker is in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas. It is on Calle
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Regionally, this marker is in Southern Mexico, in the Maya Heartland, on the Pacific Coast, and in the Sierra Madre. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, 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: General Crescencio Rosas y Tejada (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Mazariegos House (about 150 meters away); The History of San Cristóbal de las Casas (about 150 meters away); Hotel Ciudad Real (about 180 meters away); Miguel Francisco Utrilla Trujillo (about 180 meters away); María Adelina Flores Morales (about 210 meters away); Hermilo López Sánchez (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The House of the Congress of Chiapas (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 29, 2017
2. José Eduardo Flores Ruíz Marker
The marker is at the far left in this view of the shelter donated by Father Flores Ruíz.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 29, 2017
3. Nearby Cathedral of San Cristóbal de las Casas
The marker is directly west across from the Cathedral. The Cathedral and many other churches in San Cristóbal are closed due to damage from the September 19, 2017 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Mexico.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 757 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 8, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
