Leσn, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Royal Houses and Early Municipal Council
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 8, 2018
1. Royal Houses and Early Municipal Council Marker
In the 17th century this was the location of the Royal Houses and the early Municipal Council
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Man-Made Features.
Location. 21° 7.341′ N, 101° 40.955′ W. Marker is in Leσn, Guanajuato. It is on Portal Aldama just west of Pino Suαrez, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leσn GTO 37000, 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: Massacre of January 2, 1946 (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Marνa Joaquina de la Portilla y Torres (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); City Hall (about 120 meters away); Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Our Blessed Mother of Light (about 150 meters away); Plaza of Martyrs (about 180 meters away); Manuel Doblado Theater (approx. 0.3 kilometers
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Regarding Royal Houses and Early Municipal Council. The "Royal Houses" in the marker text probably refers to a location where money was minted or stored or where other valuables were stockpiled and protected.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 8, 2018
2. Royal Houses and Early Municipal Council Marker
The marker can be seen in the corridor towards the left in this view. The building is now the Portal Aldama.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 8, 2018
3. Royal Houses and Early Municipal Council Marker
The marker can be seen roughly in the middle of this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
