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

The First City Councils of Guadalajara

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 6, 2018

1. The First City Councils of Guadalajara Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En este lugar estuvieron
ubicadas las primeras casas
consistoriales de la ciudad
Febrero 14 de 1542
Ayuntamiento de Guadalajara
1968-1970

English translation:
In this place were located the
First City Councils
of the city of Guadalajara
February 14, 1542
City Council of Guadalajara
1968-1970

Erected by Ayuntamiento de Guadalajara 1968-1970.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is February 14, 1542.

Location. 20° 40.597′ N, 103° 20.667′ W. Marker is in Guadalajara, Jalisco. It is on Paseo Hospicio just east of Calle Degollado, on the right when traveling east. The marker is on the northwest corner of the Juzgazdo de la Familia (Family Justice) building. 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 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: Temple of Saint Augustine (within shouting distance of this marker); The Plaza of Saint Augustine

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Degollado Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Beatriz Hernández (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Pedro Gómez Maraver (within shouting distance of this marker); The Convent of Saint Mary of Grace (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Church of San Miguel (about 90 meters away); The Justice Building (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 First City Councils of Guadalajara Marker

The marker can be seen on the corner of the building in this view towards the east from the small park in front of the Templo de San Agustín.

A nearby dedicatory marker to Iñigo López de Mendoza image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 6, 2018

3. A nearby dedicatory marker to Iñigo López de Mendoza

La Ciudad
de Guadalajara
de México
a don
Iñigo López de Mendoza
Marqués de Santillana
Insigne estadista,
clásico de las letras Castellanas
y preclaro hijo de
Guadalajara de España
1398-1458

English translation:
The City of Guadalajara of Mexico
to
Iñigo López de Mendoza
Marquis of Santillana
Illustrious statesman, classic author of the Castilian language, and
outstanding son of Guadalajara, Spain
1398-1458

Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.