San Joaquín, Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Round Stone Monument
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 18, 2021
1. The Round Stone Monument Marker
La glorieta donde se encuentra la Piedra Redonda, se construyó a principios de 1970, mientras que, la Piedra estuvo abandonada por cerca de 300 años en la mina El Rosario, de donde fue rescatada y trasladada hasta ese lugar, esta pieza data de la época virreinal, en que era utilizada para la trituración de metales como oro, plata y mercurio; el procedimiento de molienda de minerales se realizaba en un molino, del que formaba parte la piedra que era desplazada de forma giratoria por una mula de carga para obtener metales pulverizados. La Piedra Redonda se ha convertido en testimonio de las actividades mineras de este municipio y actualmente es símbolo de identidad de los habitantes de San Joaquin, en representación de la minería que se ha desarrollado históricamente en la población.
The Round Stone Monument
This roundabout where the Round Stone is located was built in the early 1970s. The stone was abandoned for about 300 years in the El Rosario mine, from where it was rescued and moved here. This piece dates from the viceroyal era, when it was used for the crushing of
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Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1970.
Location. 20° 54.838′ N, 99° 33.928′ W. Marker is in San Joaquín, Querétaro. It is at the intersection of Francisco Zarco and Guadalupe Victoria, in the median on Francisco Zarco. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Joaquín QUE 76550, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument 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.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 18, 2021
2. A 1970 Public Works Dedicatory Tablet on the The Round Stone Monument
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Plaza Galación Camacho (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Historic Tree (about 240 meters away); Emiliano Zapata (about 240 meters away); Observation Post "La Crucita" (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Monument to the Miner (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Las Ranas and the Access Complex (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); Ball Court Three (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); Building Three (approx. 1.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Joaquín.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The National Huapango Dance Contest (was approx. 0.2 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 18, 2021
3. The Round Stone Monument and Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 18, 2021
4. The "Round Stone" of the Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 5, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
