Centro histórico de Morelia , Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)

The Lancasterian Normal Schools

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019

1. The Lancasterian Normal Schools Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En el año 1830 se establecieron en este Edificio las Escuelas Normales Lancasterianas dirigidas por los Maestros Aparicio Sánchez, Antonio Quiroz y Ma. Luisa Román. Homenaje de los Profrs. de ésta Capital.
Morelia Mich. 30 de Abril 1932

English translation
In the year 1830 the Lancasterian Normal Schools were established in this building, directed by the teachers Aparicio Sánchez, Antonio Quiroz and María Luisa Román. A tribute from the teachers of this Capital.
Morelia, Michoacán, April 30, 1932

Erected 1932 by Los Profesores de Morelia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Man-Made Features. A significant historical date for this entry is April 30, 1932.

Location. 19° 42.059′ N, 101° 11.538′ W. Marker is in Morelia, Michoacán. It is in Centro histórico de Morelia. It is at the intersection of La Corregidora and García Obeso, on the right when traveling west on La Corregidora. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: La Corregidora 86, Morelia MIC 58000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Western Mexico, in the Bajío,

and on the Pacific

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Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

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: José María Morelos (a few steps from this marker); Birth House of Morelos (within shouting distance of this marker); Augustinians in Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); Adolfo Maillefert (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Temple of San Agustín (about 90 meters away); Melchor Ocampo (about 120 meters away); Martyrs of Liberty (about 120 meters away); The Cathedral of Morelia (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morelia.

Also see . . . Joseph Lancaster. (Submitted on February 3, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019

2. The Lancasterian Normal Schools Marker

The marker is to the left of the entrance to the building, now the Salem National Presbyterian Church (Iglesia Nacional Presbiteriana Salem).

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 3, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.