Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Efraín Huerta
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 9, 2018
1. Efraín Huerta Marker
A 100 años del nacimiento de Efraín Huerta
“El gran Cocodrilo”
2014, Año de Efraín Huerta
Epitafio:
“A las Honorables Autoridades Marítimas Celestes Y terrestres: No Se culpe A nadie De Mi Vida.” (1970)
Born in this house on June 18, 1914. The main legacy of the poet, journalist and critic from Guanajuato is the work Los hombres del alba (Men of Dawn) (1944), one of the greatest books of Hispanic-American poetry of the 20th century.
100th anniversary of the birth of Efraín Huerta
"The Great Crocodile"
2014, Year of Efraín Huerta
Epitaph:
"To the Honorable Celestial, Terrestrial and Maritime Authorities: Do not blame anyone for my life." (1970)
Erected 2014 by Honorable Ayuntamiento de Silao y el Estado de Guanajuato.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is June 18, 1914.
Location. 20° 56.621′ N,
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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: Felice Bonetto (here, next to this marker); The Josephine Missionaries in the Diocese of León (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sanctuary of Guadalupe (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); General Manuel González Flores (about 120 meters away); José and Alfonso Trueba Linares (about 180 meters away); Luis I. Rodriguez T. (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Parish of Santiago Apóstol (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Pope Benedict XVI's Visit to Silao (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Silao.
Also see . . . Efraín Huerta.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 9, 2018
2. Efraín Huerta Marker
The marker is to the left of the entrance to the building seen in this view. Further to the left is the Felice Bonetto Marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
