Mineral del Chico, Hidalgo, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Mineral del Chico
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 7, 2020
1. Church of the Immaculate Conception Marker
Iglesia de la Purísima Concepción
Fue construida a mediados del siglo XVII, dedicada a la Virgen del Rosario, posteriormente fue reconstruida en 1821 y esta vez fue dedicada a la Purísima Concepción, con su respectiva celebración día 8 de Diciembre.
Su construcción es de piedra, con un estilo neoclásico, con tres bóvedas, un crucero y una sola torre, el reloj que muestra en el lateral derecho, fue donado por el Filántropo, Ing. Gabriel Mancera.
Church of the Immaculate Conception
This church was built in the seventeenth century in honor of the Virgen del Rosario, time after was rebuilt in 1821 in honor of the Immaculate Conception.
Its construction is made of stone, with a neoclassical style, with three domes andcruises and a single tower, the clock is located on the right side of the building was donated by philanthropist Gabriel Mancera.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.
Location. 20° 12.938′ N, 98° 43.861′ W. Marker is in Mineral del Chico, Hidalgo. It is
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico, specifically in the Sierra Madre, and in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, Mesoamerica, and 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 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Electrification in Mineral del Chico (here, next to this marker); The Mineral del Chico Clock Mechanism (a few steps from this marker); 19th Century House (City Hall) (a few steps from this marker); Gabriel Mancera García de Vicente (within shouting distance of this marker); Gabriela Mistral in Mineral del Chico (within shouting distance of this marker); Las Monjas Peaks (within shouting distance of this marker); Coronel José María Pérez (approx. 9.9 kilometers
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 7, 2020
2. Church of the Immaculate Conception and Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 7, 2020
3. Church of the Immaculate Conception main entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 16, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
