Centro histórico de Morelia , Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Public Library of Morelia
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 28, 2021
1. Public Library of Morelia Marker
Fundada por el: Lic. Rafael Carillo
Gobernador del estado. El 16 de septiembre de 1874.
El Lic. Carlos Galvez Betancourt Gobernador de Michoacan tributa homenaje a la memoria de tan esclarecido funcionario.
Morelia, Mich., 7 de enero de 1970
Public Library of Morelia
Founded by Rafael Carillo, Governor of the state, on September 16, 1874.
Carlos Galvez Betancourt, Governor of Michoacán, pays tribute to the memory of such an enlightened official.
Morelia, Michoacán, January 7, 1970
Erected 1970.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is September 16, 1874.
Location. 19° 42.193′ N, 101° 11.719′ W. Marker is in Morelia, Michoacán. It is in Centro histórico de Morelia. It is on Avenida Francisco I. Madero Poniente just west of El Nigromante, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Av Francisco I Madero Pte 451, Morelia MIC 58000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Western Mexico, in the Bajío, and on the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: University Public Library (here, next to this marker); Dr. Manuel Martínez Solórzano (a few steps from this marker); Sorinne Font (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Ignacio Chávez (a few steps from this marker); Hidalgo in Morelia (within shouting distance of this marker); Natalio Vazquez Pallares (within shouting distance of this marker); El Colegio Primitivo y Nacional de San Nicolás de Hidalgo (within shouting distance of this marker); The Matamoros Portal (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morelia.
Regarding Public Library of Morelia. The library was formed from what was previously a Jesuit compound at the same location.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 28, 2021
2. Public Library of Morelia Marker
The marker is on the right of the entrance seen here.
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 300 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
