Concá in Arroyo Seco, Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
San Miguel Concá Franciscan Mission
Sierra Gorda Franciscan Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 15, 2018
1. San Miguel Concá Franciscan Mission Marker
Inscription.
Patrimonie Mondial
Patrimonie Mondial World Heritage Patrimonio Mundial
A título de la Convención concierniente a la protección del Patrimonio Mundial, Cultural y Natural, las Misiones Franciscanas de la Sierra Gorda figurán en la Lista del Patrimonio Mundial. La inscripción en esta Lista consagra el valor universal excepcional de un bien cultural o natural con la finalidad de que éste sea protegido para el beneficio de toda la humanidad.
English:
The Misiones Franciscanas de la Sierra Gorda has been inscribed upon the World Heritage List of the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Inscription on the List confirms the exceptional universal value of a cultural or natural site which deserves protection for the benefit of all humanity.
San Miguel Concá Querétaro, México Julio 2003
Erected 2003 by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion
Location. 21° 26.642′ N, 99° 38.173′ W. Marker is in Concá, Querétaro, in Arroyo Seco. Marker is on Calle Agustín Melgar, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Concá QUE 76410, Mexico. Touch for directions.
3. An additional, nearby marker to the San Miguel Concá Mission
This additional marker is to the left of the featured marker. It reads:
La Diocesis de Queretaro, Jocha A.C., el gobierno de Arroyo Seco y ciudadanos californianos, entregan al pueblo serrano este monumento que señala la ruta del beato Junipero Serra en la Baja y Alta California, desde Loreto hasta San Francisco Solano. Se deja esta campana del Camino Real como testimonio fiel de los lazos de hermandad entre pueblo, misiones de la Sierra Gorda y California, USA. En memoria del Sr. Justin Kramer✝ Arroyo Seco, Mayo 2 del 2002
English translation:
The Diocese of Querétaro, Jocha A.C., the government of Arroyo Seco and Californian citizens, give to the Serrano people this monument that marks the route of Blessed Junípero Serra in Baja and Alta California, from Loreto to San Francisco Solano. This bell of the Camino Real (Royal Road) is placed as a faithful testimony of the bonds of brotherhood between the people and missions of the Sierra Gorda and California, USA En memory of Mr. Justin Kramer✝ Arroyo Seco, May 2, 2002
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 15, 2018
4. A wide view of the additional marker and Camino Real bell
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 15, 2018
5. The San Miguel Concá Franciscan Mission
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 27, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.