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

Teachers of Polotitlán

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 23, 2018

1. Teachers of Polotitlán Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En esta morada, propiedad de Don Miguel Antonio Garcia Jimenez vivieron durante 26 años (1973-1999) profesores que impartieron educación a niños y jovenes del municipio.

Sea motivo de un amplio y reconocido agradecimiento por su desinteresada contribución en beneficio del magisterio.

Sirva su ejemplo para actuales y futuras generaciones.
Atentamente
H. Ayuntamiento 1997-2000, profesores y pueblo en general

English translation:
In this building, owned by Miguel Antonio Garcia Jiménez, for 26 years (1973-1999) lived the teachers who provided education to the children and young people of the municipality.

Let this be a wide and recognized appreciation for their selfless contribution to the benefit of all.

They serve as an example for current and future generations.
Sincerely, Honorable City Hall 1997-2000, teachers and the people in general

Erected 2000 by Honorable Ayuntamiento de Polotitlán 1997-2000.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work

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Location. 20° 13.65′ N, 99° 49.02′ W. Marker is in Polotitlán, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). It is on Calle Zaragoza 0.2 kilometers north of Calle Galeana, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle Zaragoza 43, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: José de la Luz Basurto (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Cross of Polotitlán (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Parish of San Antonio de Padua (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Nicolás Legorreta (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); José Felipe Polo (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The National Road in Polotitlán (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Herminio Sánchez Romero (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); 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 approx. 0.4 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Teachers of Polotitlán. The marker describes a situation that is still relatively common in some areas of Mexico and other countries in Latin America, where teachers travel to a community and live there during the week. They then return to

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 23, 2018

2. Teachers of Polotitlán Marker

their homes on the weekends or every two weeks, depending on the difficulty of travel. With better transportation and communication this type of arrangement is mostly limited to more rural areas now.

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 160 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.