Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Temple of the Third Order
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2022
1. Temple of the Third Order Marker
Fue construida en 1710 en honor del castísima patriarca Sr. San José terminado en 1727, fue ocupado por los franciscanos en 1731, mientras se construía el convento. Hasta 1793 la iglesia tuvo a su cargo las madres de la caridad. In 1862 entregó la iglesia y el convento al Sr. Pbro. D. Ramón Galván. En 1895 nuevamente es ocupado por los franciscanos hasta 1911 que fue entregado a la Sagrada Mitra y donde se le rinde culto a San Francisco de Asís.
Temple of the Third Order
It was built in 1710 in honour of the castísimo patriarch. The temple was finished in 1727 and was occupied by the Franciscans in 1731 while the convent was built. Until 1793, it was responsible for the mothers of charity. In 1862, the church was handed over to the convent. Fr. D. Ramon Galvan. In 1895, it was again occupied by the Franciscans until 1911 when it was handed over to the Holy Mitra who worshiped the St. Francis of Assisi.
Erected by Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Man-Made Features •
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Location. 20° 56.669′ N, 101° 25.629′ W. Marker is in Silao, Guanajuato. It is on Zona Peatonal Dr. Domenzain just west of Calle Morelos, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Silao GTO 36100, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and in the Bajío. 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: Founders of Our City Silao (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Silao (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); City Hall (about 90 meters away); Parish of Santiago Apóstol (about 90 meters away); Calle de la Fundación (about 150 meters away); Pope Benedict XVI's Visit to Silao (about 150 meters away); José and Tomás Chávez Morado (about 150 meters away); a different marker also named Parish of Santiago Apóstol (about 150
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 9, 2018
2. Temple of the Third Order and Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 9, 2018
3. Temple of the Third Order and Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2022
4. An interior view of the Temple of the Third Order
Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 298 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 30, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3. submitted on January 9, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on April 30, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
