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San Joaquín, Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
 

Plaza Galación Camacho

 
 
Plaza Galación Camacho Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 18, 2021
1. Plaza Galación Camacho Marker
Inscription.  

Plaza Galación Camacho
En esta plaza multiusos se celebran las festividades más importantes del pueblo, tales como las Fiestas patronales en el mes de agosto, los eventos de fin de año, el concurso nacional de huapango, diferentes festivales que organizan las instituciones educativas y departamentos de gobierno
Anteriormente en la epoca minera de los años 50's a 70's, tuvo una función como zona de comercio donde personas de distintas comunidades se reunían para vender sus productos

English translation:
Plaza Galación Camacho
In this multipurpose square the most important festivities of the town are celebrated, such as the Patron Saint Festivities in the month of August, the end of the year events, the National Huapango Contest and different festivals organized by educational institutions and government departments.
Previously in the mining era of the 50's to 70's, it functioned as a commercial area where people from different communities met to sell their products.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas.
 
Location. 20° 54.938′ N,
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99° 33.975′ W. Marker is in San Joaquín, Querétaro. It is on Morelos just south of 16 de Septiembre, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Morelos 263, San Joaquín QUE 76550, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and in the Bajío. 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: Emiliano Zapata (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Round Stone Monument (about 210 meters away); Historic Tree (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Observation Post "La Crucita" (approx. half a kilometer away); Monument to the Miner (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Las Ranas and the Access Complex (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Ball Court Three (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); Building Three (approx. 1.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Joaquín.
 
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Plaza Galación Camacho and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 18, 2021
2. Plaza Galación Camacho and Marker
marker is no longer nearby.
The National Huapango Dance Contest (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on September 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
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Nov. 12, 2026