Aguascalientes, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

First Construction of the Villa of Aguascalientes

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2019

1. First Construction of the Villa of Aguascalientes Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Aguascalientes Gobierno del Estado
Secture – Secretaría de Turismo
Nissan

Primera Construcción de la Villa,
Presidio Militar de 1570

English:
First Construction of the Villa, Military Prison in 1570

Japanese:
1570年駐屯地の最初の建設場所

Erected by Aguascalientes Gobierno del Estado, Secture – Secretaría de Turismo, Nissan.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1570.

Location. 21° 52.87′ N, 102° 17.8′ W. Marker is in Aguascalientes. It is at the intersection of Avenida Francisco I. Madero and 5 de Mayo, on the right when traveling west on Avenida Francisco I. Madero. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Aguascalientes 20000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico

and in the Bajío.

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

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distance of this marker: Aguascalientes Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); José María Chávez Alonso (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Morelos Theater (about 120 meters away); The Ex-Pious School or School of Christ (about 120 meters away); General Eulalio Gutiérrez (about 120 meters away); El Parian (about 210 meters away); Aguascalientes Independence Heroes (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); Benito Juárez (approx. 1.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aguascalientes.

An additional Hotel Imperial and Military Prison Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2019

2. An additional Hotel Imperial and Military Prison Marker

Hotel Imperial
Siglo XX
Obra de Refugio Reyes
(Presidio de Aguascalientes S. XVI)
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro 2019
H. Ayuntamiento 2017-2019

English translation:
Hotel Imperial
20th century
Built by Refugio Reyes
(Military prison of Aguascalientes in the 16th century)
The Royal Inland Road 2019
Honorable City Hall of 2017-2019

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2019

3. First Construction of the Villa of Aguascalientes Marker

The marker can be seen to the far right on the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 362 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.