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

Puente de San Juan Nepomuceno

 
 
Puente de San Juan Nepomuceno Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2018
1. Puente de San Juan Nepomuceno Marker
Inscription.  

Puente de San Juan Nepomuceno o Puente del Rastro, construido en 1773
Ayuntamiento 1989-91

English translation:
The San Juan Nepomuceno Bridge, also known as the Stockyard Bridge, constructed in 1773
City Council 1989-91
 
Erected 1989 by Ayuntamiento de Guanajuanto.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & ViaductsColonial EraMan-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1773.
 
Location. 21° 0.962′ N, 101° 15.124′ W. Marker is in Guanajuato. It is in Zona Centro. It is at the intersection of Cantarranas and Allende, on the left when traveling north on Cantarranas. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Cantarranas 14, 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: Emma Godoy (a few steps from this marker); Guanajuato Flooding of 1873 (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza del Baratillo (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fountain of the Plaza del Baratillo
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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Prussian Consulate (within shouting distance of this marker); Jardνn Uniσn (within shouting distance of this marker); La Uniσn Garden (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Minting House of the State of Guanajuato (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guanajuato.
 
A nearby, earlier Puente de San Juan Nepomuceno Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2018
2. A nearby, earlier Puente de San Juan Nepomuceno Marker
This older marker reads, in part '... Puente y se … por nombre S. Juan Nepomuseno siendo Sumo Pontifise N. SS. P. Clemente XIV aρo de 1773.'
Puente de San Juan Nepomuceno Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2018
3. Puente de San Juan Nepomuceno Marker
The marker is on the corner of this building, seen from the approximate location of the bridge.
The earlier Puente de San Juan Nepomuceno Marker can be seen in this additional view image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2018
4. The earlier Puente de San Juan Nepomuceno Marker can be seen in this additional view
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 7, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
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