Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
The Mercedarian Fathers in Lagos de Moreno
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 20, 2020
1. The Mercedarian Fathers in Lagos de Moreno Marker
(1685-1985)
Noviembre 24 de 1985
Excmo. St. Obispo Jose Lopez Lara
R.E. Prov Jose Zavaleta Pichardo
Third Century since the Arrival of the Mercedarian Fathers in Lagos de Moreno
(1685-1985)
November 24, 1985
Bishop José López Lara
José Zavaleta Pichardo
Erected 1985.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is November 24, 1985.
Location. 21° 21.249′ N, 101° 55.928′ W. Marker is in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco. It can be reached from Agustín Rivera just north of Ignacio Zaragoza, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lagos de Moreno JAL 47400, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Western Mexico, in the Bajío, on the Pacific Coast, and in the Sierra Madre. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, on the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Miguel Hidalgo in Lagos de Moreno (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Agustín Rivera Sanromán (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Francisco Primo Verdad y Ramos (about 120 meters away); Francisco González León (about 150 meters away); Historic Center of Lagos de Moreno (about 180 meters away); “He that has pigs shall tie them up, and he that doesn’t, shall not.” (about 180 meters away); The Treaties of Lagos (about 210 meters away); José Rosas Moreno (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lagos de Moreno.
Also see . . . The Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy. (Submitted on January 6, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 20, 2020
2. The Mercedarian Fathers in Lagos de Moreno Marker
The marker is far to the left of the main entrance to the Templo de Nuestra Señora de la Merced.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 20, 2020
3. A view of the tower of the Templo de Nuestra Señora de la Merced
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 20, 2020
4. An interior view of the Templo de Nuestra Señora de la Merced
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 306 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 6, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
