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

José Felipe Polo

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 23, 2018

1. José Felipe Polo Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

(1805-1865)
En esta casa vivió José Felipe Polo, fundador de este pueblo, de su Primera escuela y gestor de su vicaría.
Patrimonio Cultural del Edo. de México, 1978.

English translation:
(1805-1865)
In this house lived José Felipe Polo, founder of this town and its first school and supporter of its vicarage.
Cultural Heritage of the State of Mexico, 1978.

Erected 1978 by Patrimonio Cultural del Estado de México.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.

Location. 20° 13.46′ N, 99° 48.904′ 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 in this post office area: 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: Nicolás Legorreta (within shouting distance of this marker); Herminio Sánchez Romero

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Polotitlán (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cross of Polotitlán (within shouting distance of this marker); Parish of San Antonio de Padua (within shouting distance of this marker); The National Road in Polotitlán (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); José de la Luz Basurto (about 210 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. José Felipe Polo Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 222 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.