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

Toluca as the Capital of the State of Mexico

 
 
Toluca as the Capital of the State of Mexico Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021
1. Toluca as the Capital of the State of Mexico Marker
Inscription.  

"Aρo del Sesquicentenario de Toluca como Capital del Estado de Mexico”
1830 - 1980
La Ciudad de Toluca se erigio como capital del Estado de Mexico el 24 de julio de 1830, por Decreto Numero 130 expedido por el Congreso Constituyente en la Ciudad de Tlalpan, el 12 de julio del mismo aρo.

Al cumplirse el sesquicentenario de Toluca como capital de la entidad, el Gobierno del Estado de Mexico y el H. Ayuntamiento del Municipio de Toluca, rinden homenaje a los forjadores de esta ciudad.

El Gobernador Constitucional del Estado de Mexico
Dr. Jorge Jimenez Cantu.

El Presidente Constitucional del Municipio de Toluca
Lic. Jose Antonio Muρoz Samayoa.

Toluca de Lerdo, Mexico julio de 1980.


English translation:
"Year of the Sesquicentennial of Toluca as Capital of the State of Mexico"
1830 - 1980
The City of Toluca was erected as the capital of the State of Mexico on July 24, 1830, by Decree Number 130 issued by the Constituent Congress in the City of Tlalpan, on July 12 of the same year.

On the sesquicentenary of Toluca as the capital of the state, the Government of the State of Mexico and the Honorable Town Hall of the Municipality of Toluca, pay homage to the founders of this city.

The Constitutional Governor of the State of Mexico
Dr. Jorge Jimιnez Cantu.

The Constitutional President of the Municipality of Toluca
Mr. Josι Antonio Muρσz Samayoa.

Toluca de Lerdo, Mexico July 1980.

 
Erected 1980.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is July 24, 1830.
 
Location. 19° 17.514′ N, 99° 39.392′ W. Marker is in Toluca, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). It is on Avenida Independencia just east of Calle Nicolαs Bravo Norte, on the right when traveling east. 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: Toluca (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Toluca (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Toluca (a few steps from this marker); Church of la Santa Veracruz (within shouting distance of this marker); Francisco Modesto de Olaguibel (within shouting distance of
Toluca as the Capital of the State of Mexico Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021
2. Toluca as the Capital of the State of Mexico Marker
The marker is one of many in the entryway of the Toluca City Hall (Ayuntamiento de Toluca).
this marker); Manuel de Olaguibel (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple of the Santa Veracruz (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Temple of the Santa Veracruz (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toluca.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 437 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
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Jul. 20, 2026