Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Delegación Felipe Carrillo Puerto
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 9, 2020
1. Delegación Felipe Carrillo Puerto Marker
Esta delegación tiene su origen en grupos humanos mesoamericanos y posteriormente se constituye en el pueblo de San Miguel Carrillo. A partir de 1924 fue subdelegación y se erigió como delegación según decreto del 15 de diciembre de 1927, nombramiento que conservó durante breve tiempo, siendo hasta el año de 1994 en que quedó integrada como una de las siete delegaciones del Municipio de Querétaro, denominándose entonces Felipe Carrillo Puerto (1874-1924), personaje emprendedor de la lucha de los indígenas y los derechos sociales. Se desempeñó como campesino, comerciante y obrero, llegando a distinguirse también como intelectual y excelente orador. En 1915 formó parte de la comisión agraria del zapatismo; tradujo la Constitución al maya con el propósito de dar a conocer a los indígenas sus derechos y fue gobernador de Yucatán de 1922 a 1924; también es recordado por sus obras de tipo social y educativo además del compromiso que sostuvo con el bienestar de los indios mayas. Fue creador de la Universidad Nacional del Sureste, la Escuela Vocacional de Artes y Oficios, la Academia de
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H. Ayuntamiento 2012-2015
Felipe Carrillo Puerto Delegation
This delegation was originally populated by Mesoamerican human groups and was subsequently constituted in the town of San Miguel Carrillo. From 1924 it was a sub-delegation and was then advanced as a delegation according to the decree of December 15, 1927, an appointment that it retained for a short time, being until 1994 that it was integrated as one of the seven delegations of the Municipality of Querétaro, then named for Felipe Carrillo Puerto (1874-1924). He was an important character in the struggle of indigenous peoples and for social rights. He served as a small farmer, trader and laborer, also distinguishing himself as an intellectual and excellent speaker. In 1915 he was part of the Zapatista agricultural commission. He translated the Constitution into the Maya language for the purpose of making indigenous people aware of their rights and was governor of Yucatan from 1922 to 1924. He is also remembered for his social and educational works in addition to his commitment to the welfare of the Mayan Indians. He was the
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 9, 2020
2. Delegación Felipe Carrillo Puerto Marker
June 2014
Honorable City Hall 2012-2015
Erected 2014 by Honorable Ayuntamiento de Querétaro 2012-2015.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Native Americans • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is January 3, 1924.
Location. 20° 36.322′ N, 100° 25.721′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. Marker is on Guadalupe Victoria just north of Granja Cedros, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santiago de Querétaro QUE 76138, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. San Miguel Carrillo (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Delegación Felipe Carrillo Puerto (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); San Antonio de la Punta Catholic Church (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Founders of the Association of the Heroic Military College (approx. 1.5 kilometers away);
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 9, 2020
3. Felipe Carrillo Puerto Statue
Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 311 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
