Centro histórico de Morelia , Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
El Colegio Primitivo y Nacional de San Nicolás de Hidalgo
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
1. El Colegio Primitivo y Nacional de San Nicolás de Hidalgo Marker
The marker includes a bas-relief of Vasco de Quiroga.
Colegio Primitivo y Nacional de San Nicolas de Hidalgo
La Universidad Michoacana rinde homenaje al ilustre varon Lic. Don Vasco de Quiroga en el IV centenario de la fundación de esta casa de estudios.
1540. 1940.
The Primitive and National College of San Nicolás de Hidalgo
The Michoacán University pays tribute to the illustrious gentleman Vasco de Quiroga on the 400th anniversary of the foundation of this house of studies.
1540 - 1940
Erected 1940 by La Universidad Michoacana.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1540.
Location. 19° 42.182′ N, 101° 11.685′ W. Marker is in Morelia, Michoacán. It is in Centro histórico de Morelia. It is on Francisco I. Madero Poniente just west of Abasolo, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morelia MIC 58000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Western Mexico, in the Bajío, and on the Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sorinne Font (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Ignacio Chávez (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Manuel Martínez Solórzano (within shouting distance of this marker); Public Library of Morelia (within shouting distance of this marker); University Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Hidalgo in Morelia (within shouting distance of this marker); The Matamoros Portal (within shouting distance of this marker); Mariano Matamoros (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morelia.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
2. An additional nearby marker to Miguel Hidalgo
A su maestro Don Miguel Hidalgo
Las Generaciones Nicolaitas
1753-1953
To the teacher Miguel Hidalgo, the generations of students of San Nicolás
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
3. El Colegio Primitivo y Nacional de San Nicolás de Hidalgo Marker
The featured marker is to the right of the entrance seen here to the building. To the left is the additional marker to Miguel Hidalgo.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 444 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 6, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
