Toluca, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Ignacio Manuel Altamirano
(1834-1893)
Fue alumno del Instituto Literario del Estado de Mexico de 1849 a 1852
Toluca, Mex., 1960.
Ignacio Manuel Altamirano
(1834-1893)
He was a student of the Literary Institute of the State of Mexico from 1849 to 1852
Toluca, Mexico, 1960.
Erected 1960.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 19° 17.165′ N, 99° 39.215′ W. Marker is in Toluca, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). It is on Instituto Literario just east of Calle Benito Juαrez 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: University Autonomy in Toluca (within shouting distance of this marker); UAEM Main Building (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); First PRI Headquarters (approx. half a kilometer away); Los Portales de Toluca (approx. half a kilometer away); Sanctuary of Santa Marνa de Guadalupe (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Juan B. Garza (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Plaza Josι Marνa Gonzαlez Arratia (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Botica Moderna Sucesores (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toluca.
Also see . . . Ignacio Manuel Altamirano. One of the greatest Mexican authors, with his novel "El Zarco" a perennial favorite. (Submitted on March 26, 2021.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.


