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

The Plaza of Saint Augustine

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 6, 2018

1. The Plaza of Saint Augustine Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Aqui estuvo la Plaza de San Agustin hasta el año de 1856 en que dió principio la construcción de este Teatro.

Instituto Jalisciense de Antropología e Historia
H. Ayuntamiento 1968-1970 - I.N.A.H.

English translation:
Here was the Plaza of Saint Augustine until 1856 when construction began on this Theater.

Jalisco Institute of Anthropology and History
The Honorable City Council INAH

Erected by Instituto Jalisciense de Antropología e Historia, Honorable Ayuntamiento 1968-1970, INAH.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Parks & Recreational Areas • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 20° 40.613′ N, 103° 20.685′ W. Marker is in Guadalajara, Jalisco. It is on Paseo Hospicio just east of Calle Degollado, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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

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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: The Degollado Theater (a few steps from this marker); Temple of Saint Augustine (a few steps from this marker); The First City Councils of Guadalajara (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Pedro Gómez Maraver (within shouting distance of this marker); The Convent of Saint Mary of Grace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Justice Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Church of San Miguel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Beatriz Hernández (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guadalajara.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 6, 2018

2. The Plaza of Saint Augustine Marker

The marker can be seen here on the southern elevation of the Degollado Theater, roughly above a three-sided tourist map right of center in this view.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 279 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.