Yuriria, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Convent of Saint Augustine of Yuriria
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 21, 2019
1. Convent of Saint Augustine of Yuriria Marker
construido por los RR. agustinos en 1550.
Dependencia de la Insp. Gral. de Monumentos Artísticos é Históricos.
Convent of Saint Augustine of Yuriria
Constructed by the Augustine religious in 1550.
Dependence of the Inspector General of Artistic and Historic Monuments
Erected by Dependencia de la Inspectoría General de Monumentos Artísticos é Históricos.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Man-Made Features • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1550.
Location. 20° 12.815′ N, 101° 7.89′ W. Marker is in Yuriria, Guanajuato. It is on Carretera Yuriria-Salvatierra (Route 51) just east of Villa Fuerte, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Yuriria GTO 38940, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and in the Bajío. Globally, it is in North America, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ex Convento de San Pablo; Founded by Agustinians (within shouting distance of this marker); Monument to Friar Diego de Chávez (within shouting distance of this marker); General José María Magaña (within shouting distance of this marker); Miguel Hidalgo in Yuriria (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Presidencia Municipal / Palacio Municipal / City Hall Town (about 90 meters away); Yuriria Named a City (about 120 meters away); Joaquín López Arias (about 120 meters away); Dr. Miguel Ramírez Tinoco (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yuriria.
Other markers no longer nearby. Former Convent of San Agustín (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The Yuriria Cultural Center (was about 90 meters away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 21, 2019
2. Convent of Saint Augustine of Yuriria Marker
The small marker is to the right of this eastern entrance to the convent's main church.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 21, 2019
3. Interior of the Convent Church of Saint Augustine of Yuriria
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 21, 2019
4. The altar and Black Christ at the Convent of Saint Augustine of Yuriria
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 21, 2019
5. The interior courtyard of the Convent of Saint Augustine of Yuriria
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 21, 2019
6. Convent of Saint Augustine of Yuriria
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,998 times since then and 124 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 21, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
