Valle de Bravo, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Name of Valle de Bravo
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 14, 2018
1. The Name of Valle de Bravo Marker
La Legislatura local decretó en 1861 que el pueblo de San Francisco del Valle de Temascaltepec cambiara su nombre por el de Valle de Bravo. En 1878 fue elevado al rango de ciudad.
Patrimonio Cultural del Edo. de México, 1978.
The local legislature decreed in 1861 that the town of San Francisco del Valle de Temascaltepec change its name to Valle de Bravo. In 1878 it was elevated to the status of city.
Cultural Heritage of the State of Mexico, 1978
Erected 1978 by Patrimonio Cultural del Estado de México.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 19° 11.66′ N, 100° 7.894′ W. Marker is in Valle de Bravo, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). It can be reached from Calle 5 de Febrero just north of Calle Independencia, on the right when traveling north. The marker is to the right of the entry to the central police station in Valle de Bravo, on the first floor of the municipal government building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Valle de Bravo MEX 51200, Mexico. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Mexican Constitution of 1857 (here, next to this marker); The Original Name of Valle de Bravo (a few steps from this marker); Valle de Bravo in the Mexican-American War (within shouting distance of this marker); Nicolás Bravo (within shouting distance of this marker); Pedro Velázquez H. (within shouting distance of this marker); Villagrán Street (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); José Castillo y Piña (about 90 meters away); Juan de Jesús Herrera y Piña (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valle de Bravo.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 14, 2018
2. The Name of Valle de Bravo Marker
The marker is to the right of the entrance to the central police station of Valle de Bravo, on the first floor of the municipal government building.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 268 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
