The Fountain (El Chorro)

English translation: , The Fountain (“El Chorro”) , Location: Calle del Chorro, Historical Center. , Architectural details: The property consists of two bays; one with a portal-type balustrade with friezes and cornices carved in stone. It has six openings made of original stonework; The portal is covered with concrete beams and brick. The other bay has three openings with frames and cornices of stonework. It has a tower with an eclectic entryway. , Construction period: 19th century, Friar Bernardo de Cossin took the initiative to find a better place in which enemies could not attack his initial settlement; after constant expeditions he managed to find this excellent location where geographical conditions were favorable for the construction of a new mission. This was located on a hillside and had a freshwater spring, which to date has not dried up., In the new village, Fray Bernardo de Cossin built the Chapel of the Holy Cross. This new village was inhabited by indigenous groups of central Mexico and is known as El Chorro. Thanks to its architecture it is possible to understand the simplicity of the first settlers. , , With frequent attacks by Indians in 1554, a garrison of soldiers was created to provide safety along the dangerous route between Mexico and Zacatecas; this road was gradually populated by different indigenous groups as well as some Spanish families. Later two sites of importance to the residents of the area are built: Puerto de Nieto located southeast of the city and Cañas, to the north. , , In 1555, Viceroy Luis de Velasco believed it necessary to found a new town to defend the path leading to the lands of silver and gold, so some Spanish families migrated to the new settlement located north of El Chorro. Among the religious buildings built in this new settlement were the Temple of the Virgin of Solitude, the temple of the Third Order and the Temple of San Rafael (which in 1564 was the parish headquarters established by Vasco de Quiroga), Caption: Public washing areas, Municipality of San Miguel de Allende. , The Honorable City Council 2003-2006 . This historical marker was erected by Honorable Ayuntamiento de San Miguel de Allende 2003-2006. It is in San Miguel de Allende in Municipality of San Miguel de Allende Guanajuato Mexico