Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico — The Northeast (North America)
College of the Company of Jesus
Colegio de la Compañía de Jesús
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 24, 2019
1. College of the Company of Jesus Marker
El Gobernador Don Joaquin Arredondo convirtio el edificio en Palacio del Gobierno en 1817. Durando hasta 1901 el C. Licenciado Don Benito Juarez, Presidente Constitucional de la Republica y Benemerito de las Americas, residio en este edificio del 3 de abril al 15 de agosto de 1864
Sociedad de Nuevo Leon de Historia, Geografia y Estadistica
R. Ayuntamiento de 1964-1966
Here was the College of the Company of Jesus established in 1712. Governor Joaquín Arredondo converted the building into the Governmental Palace in 1817. During the period of 1901 Benito Juárez, Constitutional President of the Republic and Most Praiseworthy of the Americas, resided in this building from April 3 to August 15, 1864.
Nuevo León Society of History, Geography and Statistics
City Hall of 1964-1966
Erected by Ayuntamiento de Monterrey 1964-1966.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Religion & Religious Structures • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is April 3, 1712.
Location. 25° 40.044′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Northern Mexico, in La Frontera and in the Sierra Madre. Globally, it is in North America and the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Monterrey Surrender Site (here, next to this marker); Commerce Beacon (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ampudia's Headquarters and Powder Storage (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Monterrey Casino (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Pope John Paul II's Monterrey Visit (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); MARCO Museum (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Retreat Position of the Mexican Army (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Juan José Hinojosa (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 24, 2019
2. An additional nearby marker on Benito Juárez's 1864 stay here in Monterrey
De la estancia del Lic. Benito Juárez García, en Monterrey, instalando los Poderes Republicanos del 03 de Abril al 15 de Agosto de 1864.
Monterrey, Nuevo León a 03 de Abril de 2014
Gobierno del Estado de Nuevo León
Dirección de Formación Cívica
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 24, 2019
3. College of the Company of Jesus Marker
This marker is the middle of the three seen here against the pharmacy building. To the right is the additional marker on Benito Juárez's 1864 stay in Monterrey.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 26, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
