Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Luis González Obregón
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 5, 2018
1. Luis González Obregón Marker
Don Luis Gonzalez Obregon
y donde murió el 19 de junio de 1938.
Dirección de Monumentos Coloniales. 1955
This house was the residence of the illustrious Mexican researcher
Luis González Obregón
and where he died on June 19, 1938.
Office of Colonial Monuments. 1955
Erected 1955 by Dirección de Monumentos Coloniales.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Hispanic Americans • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is June 19, 1938.
Location. 19° 26.203′ N, 99° 7.988′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Luis González Obregón just west of Avenida República de Argentina, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Luis González Obregón 9, Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Juan de Dios Peza (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Juan de Dios Peza (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Cristóbal de Oñate (within shouting distance of this marker); Master Diego Pedraza (within shouting distance of this marker); Ex-Customs House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Murder of Joaquín Dongo (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gónzalo de Salazar (about 90 meters away); Gabriel Yermo (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Regarding Luis González Obregón. Luis González Obregón (Guanajuato, August 25, 1865 - Mexico City, June 19, 1938) was a writer, bibliophile, chronicler and Mexican historian, "one of the most eminent men in Mexico in the field of history and letters." He was a member of the Mexican Academy of Language.
2. Luis González Obregón Marker
This photo of the marker is prior to its placement ca. 1955 (Courtesy Mediateca INAH).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 5, 2018
3. Luis González Obregón Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 484 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 8, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on January 24, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on September 8, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
