Centro histórico de Morelia , Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Friar Antonio de San Miguel
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 30, 2021
1. Friar Antonio de San Miguel Marker
Fr. Antonio de San Miguel
Dignísimo Obispo de Michoacán que con grandes gastos erogados de su peculio construyo este nuevo acueducto
Le dedica este publico monumento de gratitud el Ayuntamiento de Valladolid
Año de 1788.
Este mismo testimonio de gratitud la renueva a los noventa y seis años el actual Ayuntamiento
Gobernando el estado el C. Lic. Pudenciano Dorantes
Año de 1884
To the munificence, piety and charity of
Antonio de San Miguel
The most dignified Bishop of Michoacán who at great expense built this new aqueduct
This public monument of gratitude is dedicated to him by the City Council of Valladolid
1788.
This same testimony of gratitude is renewed after ninety-six years by the current City Council
Governing the state, Pudenciano Dorantes
1884
Erected 1884 by Honorable Ayuntamiento de Morelia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era
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Location. 19° 42.161′ N, 101° 10.928′ W. Marker is in Morelia, Michoacán. It is in Centro histórico de Morelia. It is at the intersection of Avenida Acueducto and Avenida Francisco I. Madera Oriente, on the right when traveling north on Avenida Acueducto. 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 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: The Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel (a few steps from this marker); Fray Antonio de San Miguel Road (a few steps from this marker); Aqueduct (within shouting distance of this marker); The Alley of the Romance (within shouting distance of this marker); Isaac Arriaga (within shouting distance of this marker); Heroes of '47 Garden (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Manuel Villalongin (about 120 meters away); Heroes of 1847 Garden (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morelia.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 30, 2021
2. Friar Antonio de San Miguel Marker Latin text
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 30, 2021
3. Friar Antonio de San Miguel Marker on the Morelia Aqueduct
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 30, 2021
4. The nearby Fountain of the Tarascas (Fuente de las Tarascas)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 31, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on November 2, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
