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

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

A Don Agustin de Carranza y Salcedo Canciller de la Real Audiencia de Mexico poderhabiente de los fundadores de la ciudad de San Andres de Salvatierra todas las diligencias que para ello se ubicaron alguacil mayor en el primer cabildo de esta ciudad.
El H. Ayuntamiento dedica esta plaza con ocacion de celebrarse el CCCXXI aniversario de dicha fundación.
febrero 9 de 1965

English translation:
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.

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20° 12.848′ N, 100° 52.905′ W. Marker is in Salvatierra, Guanajuato. Marker is on Ignacio Zaragoza just east of Miguel Hidalgo, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salvatierra GTO 38900, Mexico. Touch for directions.

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 Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.