Salvatierra, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Agustín de Carranza y Salcedo
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 20, 2020
1. Agustín de Carranza y Salcedo Marker
El H. Ayuntamiento dedica esta plaza con ocacion de celebrarse el CCCXXI aniversario de dicha fundación.
febrero 9 de 1965
To Agustín de Carranza y Salcedo, Chancellor of the Royal Court of Mexico, he was entrusted by the founders of the city of San Andrés de Salvatierra with all of the tasks that led to its formation. As a result he was named Chief Sheriff in the first governmental meeting held in this city.
The Honorable City Council dedicates this square to him on the celebration of the 321st anniversary of this foundation.
February 9, 1965
Erected 1965 by Honorable Ayuntamiento de Salvatierra.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is February 9, 1965.
Location.
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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 walking distance of this marker: The Founders of Salvatierra (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Jesús Guisa y Azevedo (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); General Emiliano Zapata (about 150 meters away); Cardinal Juan Jesús Posadas Ocampo (about 180 meters away); Portal Juárez (about 180 meters away); Federico Escobedo Tinoco (about 210 meters away); 175th Anniversary of the Beginning of Mexican Independence (about 240 meters away); Diocesan Shrine of Nuestra Señora de La Luz (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salvatierra.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 20, 2020
2. Agustín de Carranza y Salcedo Marker
The marker is on the right on a column in this view of the plaza named for Carranza y Salcedo.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 419 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
