Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

Mexican Society of Geography and Statistics

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

1. Mexican Society of Geography and Statistics Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Sociedad Mexicana de Geografía y Estadística.
Este edificio es sede de la Sociedad Mexicana de Geografía y Estadística, fundada en 1833, siendo la primera en América y la cuarta en el mundo con esta vocación científica.

English translation:
Mexican Society of Geography and Statistics.
This building is the headquarters of the Mexican Society of Geography and Statistics, founded in 1833, being the first in the Americas and the fourth in the world with this scientific vocation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Exploration • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.

Location. 19° 26.132′ N, 99° 7.846′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Justo Sierra just east of República de Argentina, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Justo Sierra 19, Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Former College of San Ildefonso (a few steps from this marker); Ocelotl-Cuauhxicalli (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tláloc Braziers

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Offering 17 (within shouting distance of this marker); Templo Mayor Museum (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Commemorative Dates in the Great Temple (about 90 meters away); House of Luis de Castilla (about 90 meters away); Eastern Border of the Sacred Center (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Additional keywords. social sciences

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

2. Mexican Society of Geography and Statistics Marker

The marker is to the right of the main entrance to the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 23, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.