Tarimoro, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Founders of Tarimoro
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 20, 2020
1. The Founders of Tarimoro Marker
Tarimoro, palabra purépecha significa lugar de sauces.
- 435 Aniversario -
Fundacion 3 de enero de 1564 por los Sres. Lucas de San Juan · Pablo Santiago · Juan Garcia · Felipe Hernandez · Diego Marcelino y naturales del pueblo de Tarimoro. Guardian del Convento de Acambaro Fray Juan de San Miguel
Honor y gloria a quienes han forjado este terruño de amor
H. Ayuntamiento de 1998 – 2000
Presidente Municipal Ing. Enrique Leon Lara Servin
Secretario del H. Ayuntamiento Lic. Heriberto Gonzalez Jimenez
Presbitero Roberto Garcia Figueroa
Tarimoro, Gto. a 3 de enero de 1999.
1564-1999
Tarimoro, a Purépecha word that means “the place of the willows.”
- 435th Anniversary -
Foundation of the town on January 3, 1564 by Lucas de San Juan · Pablo Santiago · Juan Garcia · Felipe Hernández · Diego Marcelino and naturals of the town of Tarimoro. Guardian of the Convent of Acámbaro Friar Juan de San Miguel
Honor and glory to those who have forged this land of love
Honorable City Hall 1998 - 2000
Municipal President Enrique León Lara Servín
Secretary of the City Council Heriberto González Jiménez
Presbyter Roberto Garcia Figueroa
Tarimoro, Guanajuato, January 3, 1999.
Erected 1999
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is January 3, 1564.
Location. 20° 17.311′ N, 100° 45.316′ W. Marker is in Tarimoro, Guanajuato. It is on Jardín Principal just east of Ignacio Allende, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tarimoro GTO 38700, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and in the Bajío. Globally, it is in North America, 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 16 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Foundation of Tarimoro (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Culture Fray Andrés de San Miguel (approx. 15 kilometers away); House of the Marquesado (approx. 15 kilometers away); Diocesan Shrine of Nuestra Señora de La Luz (approx. 15.4 kilometers
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 20, 2020
2. The Founders of Tarimoro Marker
The marker is attached to the base of a sundial.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 20, 2020
3. The nearby Parish Church of San Miguel of Tarimoro
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 20, 2020
4. An interior view of the Parish Church of San Miguel of Tarimoro
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 20, 2020
5. The interior dome of the Parish Church of San Miguel of Tarimoro
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