Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico — The Southeast (Yucatan Peninsula)

Colegio Montejo Annex

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 18, 2019

1. Colegio Montejo Annex Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Aquí se fundó el Colegio Montejo “Anexo”, el 2 de septiembre de 1941, donde también funcionó el primer centro colectivo de alfabetización para adultos, a iniciativa del Mtro. Dr. Jose E. Santana Robles, con la colaboración y patrocinio del Sr. D. Joaquin Peon Aznar.

English translation:
Here was founded the Colegio Montejo "Annex", on September 2, 1941, where the first collective adult literacy center also operated, at the initiative of Dr. José E. Santana Robles, with the collaboration and sponsorship of Joaquín Peón Aznar.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is September 2, 1941.

Location. 20° 57.729′ N, 89° 37.535′ W. Marker is in Mérida, Yucatán. Marker is on Calle 69A just west of Calle 62, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mérida YU 97000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Benito Juárez (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple of St. John the Baptist (within shouting distance of this marker); The San Juan Arch (about 150 meters away,

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measured in a direct line); Corner of Calle 62 and 67 (about 180 meters away); Monsignor Norberto Domínguez (about 210 meters away); The House of the Headless Friar (about 240 meters away); Calle 64 (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Consuelo Zavala C. (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mérida.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 18, 2019

2. Colegio Montejo Annex Marker

The marker is roughly in the center of this view, attached to the right side of a barber shop.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.