Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Vicente Aguirre del Castillo
(1908-1998)
Gobernador Constitucional del Estado de Hidalgo en 1945-1951. Decretó la autonomía del Instituto Científico y Literario el 23 de marzo de 1948 y creó la Cárcel Central en el estado.
Vicente Aguirre del Castillo
(1908-1998)
Constitutional Governor of the State of Hidalgo in 1945-1951. He decreed the autonomy of the Scientific and Literary Institute on March 23, 1948 and created the Central Prison in the state.
Erected by Honorable Ayuntamiento de Pachuca de Soto.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is March 23, 1948.
Location. 20° 7.162′ N, 98° 43.932′ W. Marker is in Pachuca, Hidalgo. It is on Parque Hidalgo just north of Valladolid, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pachuca HGO 42050, Mexico. Touch for directions.
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 6 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Carlos Ramírez Guerrero (within shouting distance of this marker); Bartolomé de Medina Plaza (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Art Barracks (about 180 meters away); Arts Barracks / The Old Mining School (about 180 meters away); General Gabriel Hernández (about 180 meters away); National Photo-library of the INAH and Museum of Photography (about 210 meters away); Church and Convent of San Francisco (about 210 meters away); First Worker Strike (approx. 6.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pachuca.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 250 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 27, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.

