Zona Centro in Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Guanajuato Flooding of 1873
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2018
1. Guanajuato Flooding of 1873 Marker
Agosto 20, 1875
This was the level of the flooding of August 20, 1873
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. A significant historical date for this entry is August 20, 1875.
Location. 21° 0.941′ N, 101° 15.124′ W. Marker is in Guanajuato. It is in Zona Centro. It is at the intersection of Cantarranas and Subida Principal, on the left when traveling north on Cantarranas. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Cantarranas 29, 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: Puente de San Juan Nepomuceno (within shouting distance of this marker); Emma Godoy (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); La Capellina (within shouting distance of this marker); Jardνn Uniσn (within shouting distance of this marker); La Uniσn Garden
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2018
2. Guanajuato Flooding of 1873 Marker
The marker can be seen above the red vehicle in this view. Much higher on the facade of the building is a blue and white marker from the July, 1905 flooding.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 282 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
