Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
400th Anniversary of the Death of Vasco de Quiroga
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
1. 400th Anniversary of the Death of Vasco de Quiroga Marker
Pato Mich. a 14 de Mzo. De 1965
In remembrance of the 400th anniversary of the death of the First Bishop of Michoacán Vasco de Quiroga
Pátzcuaro, Michoacán on March 14, 1965
Erected 1965.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is March 14, 1965.
Location. 19° 30.773′ N, 101° 36.451′ W. Marker is in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán. It is at the intersection of Lerín and Portugal, on the right when traveling north on Lerín. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pátzcuaro MIC 61600, 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: Consecration of Michoacán's First Cathedral Altar (here, next to this marker); Centro Cultural Antiguo Colegio Jesuita (within shouting distance of this marker); Pátzcuaro's Spring (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding of the Royal College of San Nicolás Obispo
this page online
Also see . . . Vasco de Quiroga at Wikipedia. (Submitted on December 3, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
2. 400th Anniversary of the Death of Vasco de Quiroga Marker
The marker is to the right of the entrance to the cathedral seen here.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
3. The First Cathedral of Michoacán
The church is currently known as the Templo del Sagrario. The rest of the associated buildings nearby make up the Centro Cultural Antiguo Colegio Jesuita.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 3, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
