El Oro de Hidalgo, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Authorization of the Railroad in El Oro
Reconociendo nuestra historia
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Recognizing our history
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 16, 2021
1. Authorization of the Railroad in El Oro Marker
El 24 de diciembre de 1894.
Se autoriza la construcción del ferrocarril, en el decreto firmado por el entonces Presidente de la República Don Porfirio Díaz. El 05 de diciembre de 1899, se inaugura el servicio del ferrocarril en El Oro, por el Presidente de la República Don Porfirio Díaz y el Gobernador del Estado de México José Vicente Villada.
El Oro, México – Pueblo Mágico
noviembre 23, 2013
December 24, 1894.
The construction of the railway is authorized, in the decree signed by the then President of the Republic Porfirio Díaz. On December 05, 1899, the railway service was inaugurated in El Oro by the President of the Republic Porfirio Díaz and the Governor of the State of Mexico José Vicente Villada.
El Oro, Mexico - Magic Village
November 23, 2013
Erected 2013.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is December 24, 1894.
Location. 19° 48.084′ N, 100° 7.967′ W. Marker is in El Oro de Hidalgo, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). It is on Avenida Ferrocarril just west of Lic. Benito Juárez,
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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: El Oro Mining and Railway (a few steps from this marker); El Oro Historical Monuments Area (a few steps from this marker); Inauguration of the Railroad in El Oro (a few steps from this marker); Old Railway Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Commercial Activity in El Oro (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old Railway Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Murphy's Bullring (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); El Oro Club (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in El Oro de Hidalgo.
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 16, 2021
2. Authorization of the Railroad in El Oro Marker
The marker is mounted about halfway down the facade of the El Oro Old Railway Station in this view.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 16, 2021
3. El Oro Station Sign
El Oro - 9 kms to Tultenango
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
