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Zona Centro in Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
 

The Temple of the Third Order of San Francisco

 
 
The Temple of the Third Order of San Francisco Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2018
1. The Temple of the Third Order of San Francisco Marker
Inscription.  

Aquν estuvo el templo de la Tercera Orden de San Francisco, que fue derribado en octubre de 1861.

English translation:
Here was the Temple of the Third Order of San Francisco, which was demolished in October, 1861.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made FeaturesReligion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1861.
 
Location. 21° 0.915′ N, 101° 15.171′ W. Marker is in Guanajuato. It is in Zona Centro. It is on Unnamed street just south of Sopena, on the right when traveling south. The marker is against what is now the Teatro Juαrez (Juαrez Theatre) on an unnamed, pedestrian-only street east of the Teatro. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: De Sopena 10, Guanajuato 36000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and in the Bajνo. Globally, it is in North America, 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: Minting House of the State of Guanajuato (within shouting distance of this marker); Admiral Federico Rσmero Ceballos (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple of San Diego (within shouting distance of this marker); La Uniσn Garden
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(within shouting distance of this marker); La Capellina (within shouting distance of this marker); Jardνn Uniσn (within shouting distance of this marker); Ignacio Bartolache (within shouting distance of this marker); Luis Gonzαlez Obregσn (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guanajuato.
 
The Temple of the Third Order of San Francisco Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2018
2. The Temple of the Third Order of San Francisco Marker
The marker can be seen here on the right on the eastern face of the Teatro Juαrez.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 487 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
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