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

José María González Arratia

 
 
José María González Arratia Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021
1. José María González Arratia Marker
Inscription.  

El H. Ayuntamiento de Toluca rinde homenaje al ilustre benefactor de la ciudad
Don Jose Ma. Gonzalez Arratia
en el bicentenario de su natalicio
Toluca, Mexico octubre 31 de 1983

English translation:
The Honorable City Hall of Toluca pays tribute to the city's illustrious benefactor
José María González Arratia
in the bicentennial of his birth
Toluca, Mexico, October 31, 1983
 
Erected 1983 by Honorable Ayuntamiento de Toluca.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public WorkColonial Era. A significant historical date for this entry is October 31, 1983.
 
Location. 19° 17.491′ N, 99° 39.472′ W. Marker is in Toluca, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). It is at the intersection of Avenida 5 de Febrero and Aquiles Serdán, on the right when traveling north on Avenida 5 de Febrero. 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,
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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: Morelos Theater (a few steps from this marker); Leona Vicario (within shouting distance of this marker); Ángel María Garibay K. (within shouting distance of this marker); Luis G. Coto (within shouting distance of this marker); Printing in Toluca (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza of the Martyrs (within shouting distance of this marker); Toluca (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Plaza José María González Arratia (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toluca.
 
José María González Arratia Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021
2. José María González Arratia Marker
The marker is on the right and his statue on the left. Note the cathedral in the distance.
José María González Arratia Statue image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021
3. José María González Arratia Statue
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 284 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on March 25, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
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