Polotitlán, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Parish of San Antonio de Padua
Herencia Otomí
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 23, 2018
1. Parish of San Antonio de Padua Marker
El origen del nombre de Polotitlán es singular. Según una versión, viene del apellido de sus fundadores, la familia Polo, por lo que su nombre querría decir “lugar de los Polo”, principiando con el primero que llegó a esta región en 1734, Juan Ruiz Polo, originario de Oviedo, España. Con los años, la familia Polo dio al poblado algunos de sus personajes más notables, como el Coronel José Rafael Polo, uno de los luchadores por la independencia de México, quien murió en 1814.
Muy pronto, el poblado fue ganando reputación regional como centro comercial. Muchos de los edificios del centro fueron construidos a finales del siglo XVIll y durante el siglo XIX. Por ejemplo, las arquerías del centro, conocidas como "Los Portales", son lo que queda de una antigua estancia o mesón, donde paraban los viajeros que pasaban por el poblado.
La parroquia de San Antonio de Pádua fue construida en el siglo XIX. Su arquitectura es de estilo neoclásico, en boga en la época, con hermosos altares del mismo estilo. Es muestra de la riqueza de Polotitlán, que se distingue hoy por
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Parish of San Antonio de Padua
The origin of the name of Polotitlán is unique. According to one version, the name comes from its founders, the Polo family, so its name would mean "place of the Polo", beginning with the first one that came to this region in 1734, Juan Ruíz Polo, a native of Oviedo, Spain. Over the years, the Polo family gave the town some of its most notable characters, such as Colonel José Rafael Polo, one of the fighters for the independence of Mexico, who died in 1814.
Soon, the town gained a reputation as a regional shopping center. Many of the downtown buildings were built in the late XVIIIth century and during the XIXth century. For example, the arcades of the city center, known as “Los Portales” are what remain of an old farm or inn where travelers passing through the town would stop.
The parish of San Antonio de Pádua was built in the XIXth century. Its architecture is neoclassical in vogue at the time, with beautiful altars in the same style. It is a sign of wealth of Polotitlán, distinguished
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2. Parish of San Antonio de Padua Marker English text
Erected by Gobierno del Estado de México.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is June 13, 1734.
Location. 20° 13.471′ N, 99° 48.945′ W. Marker is in Polotitlán, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). Marker is on Plaza Constitución just west of Cuauhtémoc, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Polotitlán MEX 54200, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Cross of Polotitlán (within shouting distance of this marker); Nicolás Legorreta (within shouting distance of this marker); José Felipe Polo (within shouting distance of this marker); Polotitlán (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Herminio Sánchez Romero (about 120 meters away); The National Road in Polotitlán (about 150 meters away); 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.
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3. Parish of San Antonio de Padua and Marker
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4. The interior of the Parish of San Antonio de Padua
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5. The altar of the Parish of San Antonio de Padua
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6. Parish of San Antonio de Padua
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7. "Los Portales" mentioned in the marker text
This building was part of an inn on the road from Mexico City to Querétaro and points north along the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 2, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
