Zona Centro in Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Villa de Guanajuato
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2018
1. Villa de Guanajuato Marker
In the year 1668 this was the limit of the Town of Guanajuato
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1668.
Location. 21° 0.893′ N, 101° 15.124′ W. Marker is in Guanajuato. It is in Zona Centro. It is on Calle del Calvario just west of De Sopena, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Del Calvario 5, 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: Ignacio Bartolache (within shouting distance of this marker); La Capellina (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Manuel Doblado (within shouting distance of this marker); Admiral Federico Rσmero Ceballos (within shouting distance of this marker); Minting House of the State of Guanajuato (within shouting distance of this marker); The Church of San Francisco
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Regarding Villa de Guanajuato. The marker notes the limit of the original town of Guanajuato, known in Spanish as a "Villa". The discovery of silver in the region led to rapid settlement by the Spanish throughout the 17th and 18th centuries.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2018
2. Villa de Guanajuato Marker
The marker can be seen here towards the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 359 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
