Centro histórico de Morelia , Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)

Ex-convent of San Francisco

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 28, 2021

1. Ex-convent of San Francisco Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Ex Convento de San Francisco.
En este sitio el fraile franciscano Vicente de Santa María era diácono en el año de la Conspiración de Valladolid.
Diciembre 21 de 2009
Honorable Ayuntamiento de Morelia
2008-2011

English translation
Ex-convent of San Francisco
At this site the Franciscan friar Vincente de Santa María was a deacon during of the Valladolid Conspiracy.
December 21, 2009
Honorable City Council of Morelia
2008-2011

Erected by Honorable Ayuntamiento de Morelia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 19° 42.103′ N, 101° 11.329′ W. Marker is in Morelia, Michoacán. It is in Centro histórico de Morelia. It is on Bartolomé de las Casas just west of Vicente Santa María, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morelia MIC 58000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Western Mexico, in the Bajío,

and on the Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

on the

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Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

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: House of the Advisor Terán (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Temple of the Cross (about 150 meters away); Former 'Los Juaninos' Chapel (about 180 meters away); Adolfo Tremontels (about 210 meters away); Adolfo Maillefert (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Del Gallo Font (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Third Battle of Puebla (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Melchor Ocampo (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morelia.

Also see . . . The Valladolid Conspiracy. (Submitted on October 20, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 28, 2021

2. Ex-convent of San Francisco Marker

The marker can be seen to the right of the Temple of San Francisco in the corridor.

An interior view of the Ex-convent of San Francisco Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 28, 2021

3. An interior view of the Ex-convent of San Francisco Church

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 305 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on October 25, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.