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

The National Road in Polotitlán

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 23, 2018

1. The National Road in Polotitlán Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Por esta calle, antes camino nacional, transitaron Ignacio Zaragoza, Benito Juárez, Maximiliano, Guillermo Prieto, Vicente Riva Palacio y otros personajes de la Historia de México.
Patrimonio Cultural del Edo. de México, 1978.

English translation:
On this street, once part of the National Road, passed Ignacio Zaragoza, Benito Juárez, Maximiliano, Guillermo Prieto, Vicente Riva Palacio and other important persons in the history of Mexico.
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: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.

Location. 20° 13.481′ N, 99° 48.852′ W. Marker is in Polotitlán, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). It is at the intersection of 16 de Septiembre and Calle Carlos Lazo, on the left when traveling north on 16 de Septiembre. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Polotitlán MEX 52400, 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 walking distance of this marker: Herminio Sánchez Romero (within shouting distance of this marker); Polotitlán (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); José Felipe Polo (about 90 meters away); Nicolás Legorreta (about 120 meters away); The Cross of Polotitlán (about 150 meters away); Parish of San Antonio de Padua (about 150 meters away); 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. The National Road in Polotitlán Marker

The marker can be seen on the left corner of the building in this view.

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 213 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.