Veracruz, Mexico — The Gulf Coast (North America)

Julio S. Montero Plaza

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 23, 2019

1. Julio S. Montero Plaza Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Plaza Julio S. Montero
Tercer director del Antiguo Colegio Preparatorio (1910) Catedrático y personaje altruista que engrandeció la educación y la formación de la juventud veracruzana.
Centro Histórico
Colonia Centro ∙ C.P. 91700

English translation:
Julio S. Montero Plaza
Third director of the Old Preparatory College (1910). He was a professor and altruist who worked to increase the education and training of the youth of Veracruz.
Historical Center
Central Neighborhood ∙ C.P. 91700

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 19° 11.913′ N, 96° 8.103′ W. Marker is in Veracruz. It is at the intersection of Julio S. Montero and Calle Esteban Morales, on the left when traveling north on Julio S. Montero. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Veracruz 91700, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Gulf Coast

and in the Sierra Madre.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

in a Gulf of Mexico state,

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: Lieutenant José Azueta (a few steps from this marker); The Veracruz City Museum (within shouting

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distance of this marker); The Convent of the Bethlehemites (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Mexican Naval Academy (about 120 meters away); The Bastion of Santiago (about 150 meters away); Independence Heroes of Veracruz (about 180 meters away); Veracruz Memorial to the Fallen of Foreign Invasions (about 210 meters away); 100th Anniversary of Firefighting in Veracruz (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Veracruz.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 23, 2019

2. Julio S. Montero Plaza Marker

The marker can be seen on the corner of the Old Preparatory School to the left in this view.

A nearby bust of Governor Hernández image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 23, 2019

3. A nearby bust of Governor Hernández

Francisco Hernández Hernández
1834-1882
Gobernador de Veracruz
1867-1871 y 1871 - 1872

The nearby entrance of the Vicente Camporredondo Auditorium image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 23, 2019

4. The nearby entrance of the Vicente Camporredondo Auditorium

The auditorium is part of the Old Preparatory School built in the 19th century. A part of the building is also now the Bachilleres de Veracruz School.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 2, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on August 3, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.