San Francisco Soyaniquilpan in Soyaniquilpan, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Soyaniquilpan de Juárez

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 23, 2020

1. Soyaniquilpan de Juárez Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En 1972, con motivo de cumplirse el primer centenario del fallecimiento de Benito Juárez, se decretó se agregase a Soyaniquilpan el apellido del Patricio.
Patrimonio Cultural del Edo. de México, 1980.

English translation:
In 1972, on the occasion of the first centenary of the death of Benito Juárez, it was decreed to add to Soyaniquilpan the surname of the Most Worthy of the Nation.
Cultural Heritage of the State of Mexico, 1980.

Erected 1980 by Patrimonio Cultural del Estado de México.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.

Location. 20° 0.804′ N, 99° 31.663′ W. Marker is in San Francisco Soyaniquilpan, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State), in Soyaniquilpan. It is on 16 de Septiembre, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Francisco Soyaniquilpan MEX 54280, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico

and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

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 Aztec Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Soyaniquilpan (here, next to this marker); The Bicentennial Tree

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Parish of San Francisco de Asís (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Chapel of the Virgen of Carmen (about 210 meters away); Municipality of Jilotepec (approx. 6.8 kilometers away); Famous Sons of Jilotepec (approx. 6.8 kilometers away); Jilotepec (approx. 6.8 kilometers away); Benito Juárez Memorial (approx. 6.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco Soyaniquilpan.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 23, 2020

2. Soyaniquilpan de Juárez Marker

The marker is to the left of the main entrance to the Presidencia Municipal building of Soyaniquilpan. The flagpole marker notes a 2000 remodeling of the city's civic plaza.

A nearby statue of Benito Juárez image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 23, 2020

3. A nearby statue of Benito Juárez

Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.