Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
House of Gerónimo de Medina
Aquí estuvo la casa de Gerónimo de Medina. uno de los primeros pobladores de la ciudad. 1535.
Catálogo de la Insp. Gral. de Monumentos Artísticos e Históricos.
Here was the house of Gerónimo de Medina, one of the first settlers of the city. 1535.
Catalog of the Inspector General of Artistic and Historic Monuments
Erected by Catálogo de la Inspección General de Monumentos Artísticos e Históricos.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1535.
Location. 19° 26.183′ N, 99° 8.154′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is at the intersection of República de Chile and Donceles, on the left when traveling north on República de Chile. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, 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: Convent of the Carmelitas (here, next to this marker); Juan Xuárez (a few steps from this marker); Birthplace of Manuel Gutiérrez Nájera (within shouting distance of this marker); House of the Counts of Heras y Soto (within shouting distance of this marker); José María Heredia (within shouting distance of this marker); Gonzalo A. Esteva (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Francisco González Bocanegro (about 120 meters away); Hernán Cortés' Residences (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Regarding House of Gerónimo de Medina. Gerónimo de Medina was one of the first Spaniards to settle in what would become Mexico City. Obviously many others had already lived there in the centuries prior when the city was Tenochtitlán.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.

