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

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Convento de San Agustin de Yuriria
construido por los RR. agustinos en 1550.

Dependencia de la Insp. Gral. de Monumentos Artísticos é Históricos.

English translation:
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: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1550.

Location. 20° 12.815′ N, 101° 7.89′ W. Marker is in Yuriria, Guanajuato. Marker 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.

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

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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.

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.

Interior of the Convent Church of Saint Augustine of Yuriria image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 21, 2019

3. Interior of the Convent Church of Saint Augustine of Yuriria

The altar and Black Christ at the Convent of Saint Augustine of Yuriria image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 21, 2019

4. The altar and Black Christ at the Convent of Saint Augustine of Yuriria

The interior courtyard of the Convent of Saint Augustine of Yuriria image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 21, 2019

5. The interior courtyard of the Convent of Saint Augustine of Yuriria

Convent of Saint Augustine of Yuriria image. Click for full size.

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 Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 396 times since then and 199 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 21, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.