Toluca, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Juan B. Garza

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021

1. Juan B. Garza Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Frente a este predio estuvo la casa en que vio la primera luz el poeta
Juan B. Garza.
Nació en Toluca el 24 de junio de 1852.
Murió en Toluca el 19 de mayo de 1916.
Patrimonio Cultural 1977.

English translation:
In front of this property was the house where the poet
Juan B. Garza
first saw the light.
He was born in Toluca on June 24, 1852.
He died in Toluca on May 19, 1916.
Cultural Heritage 1977.

Erected 1977 by Patrimonio Cultural.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is May 19, 1916.

Location. 19° 17.5′ N, 99° 39.333′ W. Marker is in Toluca, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). It is on Portal 20 de Noviembre just south of Avenida Independencia, on the right when traveling south. Portal 20 de Noviembre is pedestrian-only. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Toluca MEX 50000, 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: Temple of the Santa Veracruz (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also

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named Temple of the Santa Veracruz (within shouting distance of this marker); Commercial Distributor Guerra "El Venado" (within shouting distance of this marker); First Civil Registry in Toluca (within shouting distance of this marker); Church of la Santa Veracruz (within shouting distance of this marker); Botica Moderna Sucesores (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Francisco Modesto de Olaguibel (about 90 meters away); Toluca as the Capital of the State of Mexico (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toluca.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021

2. Juan B. Garza Marker

The marker and additional dedicatory markers can be seen in the corridor.

A nearby 1978 electricity dedication tablet image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021

3. A nearby 1978 electricity dedication tablet

This additional marker celebrates underground electrical cabling inaugurated in 1978 during the periods of Governor Dr. Jorge Jiménez Cantu and Municipal President Yolanda Senties de Ballesteros.

An additional 1978 municipal works dedicatory tablet image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021

4. An additional 1978 municipal works dedicatory tablet

This additional marker celebrates municipal works inaugurated in 1978 during the period of Municipal President Yolanda Senties de Ballesteros.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 18, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.