Zona Centro in Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Temple of San Roque
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2018
1. The Temple of San Roque Marker
Templo construido en 1726 por el sacerdote Don Juan Jos้ de Sope๑a y Cervera donde funcion๓ desde el 13-X-1746 hasta el 13-III-1794 una Santa Escuela de Cristo, creada por el religioso Luis Felipe Neri de Alfaro
Ayuntamiento 1989-1991
San Roque
Temple built in 1726 by the priest Juan Jos้ de Sope๑a y Cervera where a Santa Escuela de Cristo (Holy School of Christ), created on October 13, 1746 functioned until March 13, 1794, supported by the religious Luis Felipe Neri de Alfaro.
City Hall 1989-1991
Erected 1989 by Ayuntamiento de Guanajuato.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Man-Made Features • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is March 13, 1794.
Location. 21° 1.07′ N, 101° 15.388′ W. Marker is in Guanajuato. It is in Zona Centro. It is at the intersection of Calle Roque and Calle Independencia, on the right when traveling south on
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and in the Bajํo. 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: San Roque Church and Plaza (here, next to this marker); Enrique Ruelas Espinosa (here, next to this marker); The International Cervantes Festival (a few steps from this marker); Jos้ Martํ in Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Royal Assayer Sebastiแn Camacho (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Bethlehemite Convent in Guanajuato (about 120 meters away); The Temple of Bethlehem (about 120 meters away); Diego Rivera House (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guanajuato.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2018
2. The Temple of San Roque Marker
The marker can be seen to the right of these steps that lead up to the front entrance to the temple.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 8, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
