Aculco de Espinoza in Aculco, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

The Naming of Aculco de Espinoza

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 23, 2018

1. The Naming of Aculco de Espinoza Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Por Decreto de 29 de septiembre de 1954, San Jerónimo Aculco, llevaría en lo sucesivo el apellido del filántropo Ignacio Espinoza, originario del propio pueblo.
Patrimonio Cultural del Edo. de México, 1980.

English translation:
Through a decree of September 29, 1954, the town of San Jerónimo Aculco also carries the last name of the philanthropist Ignacio Espinoza, originally from this same town.
Cultural Heritage of the State of Mexico, 1980.

Erected 1980 by Patrimonio Cultural del Estado de México.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical date for this entry is September 29, 1954.

Location. 20° 5.962′ N, 99° 49.673′ W. Marker is in Aculco de Espinoza, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State), in Aculco. It is on Plaza Constitución, on the left when traveling south. The marker is to the left of the entrance to the Ayuntamiento de Aculco de Espinoza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Plaza Constitución 1, Aculco de Espinoza MEX 50360, 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,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

a Spanish colony,

and the Aztec Empire.

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At least 8 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Aculco (a few steps from this marker); El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro (within shouting distance of this marker); Hidalgo in Aculco (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Creation of the Municipality of Aculco (about 150 meters away); Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in Aculco (approx. 2.5 kilometers away); The Battle of Aculco and the "Blessed Tree" (approx. 6.4 kilometers away); Parish of Arroyo Zarco (approx. 10.7 kilometers away); The Royal Inland Road (approx. 10.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aculco de Espinoza.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 23, 2018

2. The Naming of Aculco de Espinoza Marker

The marker can be seen far to the left on this building, the Ayuntamiento (City Hall) of Aculco de Espinoza.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 566 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 23, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.