Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)

Vasco de Quiroga

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021

1. Vasco de Quiroga Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Este monumento a Don Vasco de Quiroga fue erigido en el cuarto centenario de su fallecimiento
Gobernador Constitucional del Estado C. Lic. Agustin Arriaga Rivera
Patzcuaro, Mich.
14 de marzo de 1965

English translation:
This monument to Vasco de Quiroga was erected on the four hundredth anniversary of his death
Constitutional Governor of the State Agustin Arriaga Rivera
Pátzcuaro, Michoacán
March 14, 1965

Erected 1965.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical date for this entry is March 14, 1965.

Location. 19° 30.811′ N, 101° 36.548′ W. Marker is in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán. Marker is on Ponce de León just east of Benito Mendoza, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pátzcuaro MIC 61600, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Execution of Gertrudis Bocanegra (within shouting distance of this marker); Gertrudis Bocanegra (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa de la Escalera Chueca

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(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Town Hall (about 90 meters away); Vasco de Quiroga Plaza (about 90 meters away); La Casa del Naranjo (about 90 meters away); Gertrudis Bocanegra de Laso de la Vega (about 90 meters away); Palacio Huitzimengari / Casa de las Artesanías (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pátzcuaro.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021

2. Vasco de Quiroga Marker

The marker is on the reverse of a statue of Quiroga inside of a fountain.

Vasco de Quiroga Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021

3. Vasco de Quiroga Statue

Vasco de Quiroga Statue and Fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021

4. Vasco de Quiroga Statue and Fountain

Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 7, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.