Atlacomulco, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Dr. Arturo Vélez Martínez
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 25, 2020
1. Dr. Arturo Vélez Martínez Marker
Patrimonio Cultural. 1977.
Dr. Arturo Vélez Martínez, First Bishop of the Diocese of Toluca, was born in this house on Sept. 10, 1904.
Cultural Heritage. 1977.
Erected 1977 by Patrimonio Cultural.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 19° 47.899′ N, 99° 52.428′ W. Marker is in Atlacomulco, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). It is on Calle Lic. Isidro Fabela Alfaro just north of Nicolás Bravo, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlacomulco MEX 50450, 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 walking distance of this marker: Isidro Fabela Cultural Center (here, next to this marker); Adolfo López Mateos (a few steps from this marker); Alfredo del Mazo (a few steps from this marker); Isidro Fabela
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 25, 2020
2. Dr. Arturo Vélez Martínez Marker
The marker is seen here in the corridor of Atlacomulco's cultural center.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 381 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
