El Oro de Hidalgo, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

El Oro Town Plaza

Reconociendo nuestra historia / Recognizing our history

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 16, 2021

1. El Oro Town Plaza Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Presenta una traza irregular, determinada por la topografía del terreno característica de los asentamientos mineros, calles accidentadas, angostas y en pendiente; la plaza como eje ordenador del conjunto urbano donde destacan las siluetas de la iglesia, el palacio municipal y la estacion del ferrocarril, integrándose con el paisaje físico y natural del lugar.
El Oro, México – Pueblo Mágico
noviembre 23, 2013

English translation:
It has an irregular street layout, determined by the topography of the terrain characteristic of mining settlements, rugged, narrow and sloped streets; the town square functions as an axis of the urban complex where the silhouettes of the church, the municipal palace and the railway station stand out, integrating with the physical and natural landscape of the place.
El Oro, Mexico – Pueblo Mágico
November 23, 2013

Erected 2013.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is November 23, 2013.

Location. 19°

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48.029′ N, 100° 7.796′ W. Marker is in El Oro de Hidalgo, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). Marker is on Jardin Madero just north of Route 5, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: El Oro de Hidalgo MEX 50600, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Viceroy Antonio de Mendoza in El Oro (here, next to this marker); Abraham Angel (a few steps from this marker); El Oro Mexico (a few steps from this marker); Bicentennial Tree (a few steps from this marker); Grocery Store (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Architectural Heritage of El Oro (about 120 meters away); The Vicarage of El Oro (about 120 meters away); First Chapel in Real de El Oro (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in El Oro de Hidalgo.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 16, 2021

2. El Oro Town Plaza Marker

The marker is mounted to the town's central plaza kiosk. Note the bust of Miguel Hidalgo in the foreground.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.