Acambay, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
History of Acambay
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2019
1. History of Acambay Marker
The marker is made up of five short inscriptions located in the Acambay central park. This close-up shows the first of the five inscriptions.
22-Oct-1537 el Rey Carlos V concede a Don Mateo de San Juan Chimalpopoca Mixcoatl la Estancia de San Miguel Acambay
5 de diciembre de 1898 nace en Acambay el ilustre Dr. Maximiliano Ruiz Castañeda
19-de-Nov-de 1912 un devastador terremoto destruye el total de edificios de Acambay.
En 1938 se inaugura el reloj municipal de cuatro caratulas icono de la identidad acambayense
The name Acambay comes from the Otomí “Okambaye”, whose meaning is “The Rocky Cliffs of God.”
On October 22, 1537 King Carlos V granted to Mateo de San Juan Chimalpopoca Mixcoatl the Estancia de San Miguel Acambay.
On December 5, 1898 the illustrious Dr. Maximiliano Ruiz Castañeda was born in Acambay.
November 19, 1912 a devastating earthquake destroyed all of the buildings in Acambay.
In 1938 the four-sided municipal clock, an icon of Acambay's identity, was inaugurated.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Disasters • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is October 22, 1537.
Location. 19° 57.396′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, 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: Execution of Lindoro Cajiga (within shouting distance of this marker); The 1921 Acambay Earthquake (within shouting distance of this marker); Mexican Independence, Revolution and Acambay Earthquake (within shouting distance of this marker); Parish and Ex Convent of San Miguel Arcángel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Parish Church of San Miguel Arcángel (about 90 meters away); Foundation of the "Acambayense League" (about 90 meters away); Maximiliano Ruiz Castañeda
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton
2. History of Acambay Marker
This image shows the four additional inscriptions.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2019
3. History of Acambay Marker
The five inscriptions can be seen in this view of the Acambay central park.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2019
4. The nearby 1938 four-sided clock, mentioned in the marker text
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2019
5. The clock tower was dedicated in 1938 during the Presidency of Lázaro Cárdenas
Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 706 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 8, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
