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

Viceroy Antonio de Mendoza in El Oro

Reconociendo nuestra historia / Recognizing our history

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 16, 2021

1. Viceroy Antonio de Mendoza in El Oro Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En 1541…
El primer virrey de la Nueva España, Don Antonio de Mendoza, pasó por estas tierras cuando fue a Jalisco a aplacar a los indios que se habían sublevado.
El Oro, México – Pueblo Mágico
noviembre 23, 2013

English translation:
In 1541...
The first viceroy of New Spain, Antonio de Mendoza, passed through these lands when he went to Jalisco to placate the Indians who had revolted.
El Oro, Mexico – Pueblo Mágico
November 23, 2013

Erected 2013.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is June 1, 1541.

Location. 19° 48.028′ N, 100° 7.794′ 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. El Oro Town Plaza (here, next to this marker); Abraham Angel (a few steps from this marker); El Oro Mexico (a few steps from this

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marker); Bicentennial Tree (a few steps from this marker); Grocery Store (about 120 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.

Also see . . .
1. Antonio de Mendoza. (Submitted on May 24, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
2. The Mixtón War - the 'revolt' or 'uprising' mentioned in the marker text. "By the viceroy's order men, women, and children were seized and executed, some by cannon fire, some torn apart by dogs, and others stabbed. The reports of the excessive violence against indigenous civilians caused the Council of the Indies to undertake a secret investigation into the conduct of the viceroy." (Submitted on May 24, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 16, 2021

2. Viceroy Antonio de Mendoza in El Oro Marker

The marker is mounted to the town's central plaza kiosk.

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 72 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.