Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)

House of Pedro Gómez Maraver

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 7, 2018

1. House of Pedro Gómez Maraver Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Aquí estuvo la Casa
de Don
Pedro Gomez de Maraver,
primer obispo efectivo
de Guadalajara
1549 - 1551

English translation:
Here was the House of Pedro Gómez de Maraver, effectively the first bishop of Guadalajara
1549 - 1551

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1549.

Location. 20° 40.635′ N, 103° 20.684′ W. Marker is in Guadalajara, Jalisco. It is on Avenida Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla just east of Calle Belén, on the right when traveling east. The marker is on the north side of the Degollado Theater. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Avenida Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla 190, Guadalajara JAL 44100, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Western Mexico, in the Bajío,

on the Pacific Coast,

and in the Sierra Madre.

Globally, it is in North America,

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

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Convent of Saint Mary of Grace (a few steps from this marker); The Justice Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Plaza of Saint Augustine (within shouting distance of this marker); The Degollado Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); The Church of San Miguel (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple of Saint Augustine (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple of Saint Mary of Grace (within shouting distance of this marker); The First City Councils of Guadalajara (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guadalajara.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 7, 2018

2. House of Pedro Gómez Maraver Marker

The Gómez Maraver House was replaced by the Degollado Theater. The marker is here on the northwest corner of the theater.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 869 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 1, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.