Polotitlán, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Nicolás Legorreta

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 23, 2018

1. Nicolás Legorreta Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

(1777-1875)
En esta casa vivió Nicolás Legorreta coedificador del templo de Polotitlán.
Patrimonio Cultural del Edo. de México, 1978.

English translation:
(1777-1875)
In this house lived Nicolás Legorreta, co-builder of the Temple of Polotitlán.
Cultural Heritage of the State of Mexico, 1978.

Erected 1978 by Patrimonio Cultural del Estado de México.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.

Location. 20° 13.47′ N, 99° 48.916′ W. Marker is in Polotitlán, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). It is on Cuauhtémoc just south of Plaza Constitución, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Cuauhtémoc 14, Polotitlán MEX 54200, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: José Felipe Polo (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cross of Polotitlán (within shouting distance of this marker); Parish of San Antonio de Padua (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Herminio Sánchez Romero (within shouting distance of this marker); Polotitlán (within shouting distance of this marker); The National Road in Polotitlán (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); José de la Luz Basurto (about 180 meters away); Teachers of Polotitlán (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Polotitlán.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Coronel José Rafael Polo (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 23, 2018

2. Nicolás Legorreta Marker

The temple built by Nicolás Legorreta, the nearby Parish Church of San Antonio de Padua image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 23, 2018

3. The temple built by Nicolás Legorreta, the nearby Parish Church of San Antonio de Padua

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 2, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.