Toluca, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Founding of the State of Mexico
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 27, 2021
1. The Founding of the State of Mexico Marker
El Estado de Mexico se erigio como entidad federativa el 2 de marzo de 1824 en la Ciudad de Mexico, su primera capital. Los poderes del estado residieron en Texcoco del 1 de febrero al 15 de junio de 1827. Ahi se sanciono la primera constitucion politica de la entidad. Posteriormente se radicaron en San Agustin de las Cuevas – Tlalpan - hasta el 24 de julio de 1830, en que el gobierno se traslado a Toluca, su actual capital en el cientocencuentenario de su ereccion. El gobierno del Estado de Mexico recuerda con gratitud a su primer Congreso Constituyente, presidido por D. Jose Maria Luis Mora y a su primer Gobernador D. Melchor Muzquiz Toluca, 2 de marzo de 1974.
1824 – 1974
The State of Mexico was erected as a federal entity on March 2, 1824 in Mexico City, its first capital. The powers of the state resided in Texcoco from February 1 to June 15, 1827. The first political constitution of the entity was sanctioned there. Subsequently, it was moved to San Agustín de las Cuevas – Tlalpan - until July 24, 1830, when the government moved
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Toluca, March 2, 1974.
Erected 1974.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is February 1, 1824.
Location. 19° 17.59′ N, 99° 39.438′ W. Marker is in Toluca, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). Marker is on Avenida Lerdo de Tejada just west of Primo de Verdad, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Toluca MEX 50000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Constituent Congress of 1857 (a few steps from this marker); Miguel Hidalgo in Toluca (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza of the Martyrs (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); General Melchor Múzquiz (about 120 meters away); Luis G. Coto (about 120 meters away); Ángel María Garibay K. (about 150 meters away); Manuel de Olaguibel (about 150 meters away); Francisco Modesto de Olaguibel (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toluca.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021
2. The Founding of the State of Mexico Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021
3. The Founding of the State of Mexico Marker
The marker can be seen under the corridor of the State Government building in Toluca.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 10, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 2, 3. submitted on March 16, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
