Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Founding of the Province of Michoacán
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
1. Founding of the Province of Michoacán Marker
Note the Franciscan cord forming a frame around the marker.
Patzcuaro, Mich., die XII mensis augusti, anno MMXV
In uexurhini untaxakaksi k'unchikua CDL enga erakunaka, Valladolid España. Engaksi uaxastaka, tata San Pedru ka tata San Pablo, tata kura, franciscanuechani tata jesucristueri jantsperiichani, jananarikua, jakakukua, uandakua ukuarhisti tata Papa Pio IV Jimbo.
Miantsparini ini uexurhini irepeta t'amu tembeni (490) enga janoka Fray Martin de la Coruña echeri porhepecheri jimbo, enga uaxastaka ka tanaxerani diosiri tioxoechani ixu michoacani.
Sigillum ministri provincialis provintae apolstolor
this page online
Towards the end of 1565, by the decree of the General Chapter in the State of Valisoletana (Spain) and by canonical approval of S.S. Pope Pius IV, the Province of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul of Michoacán was erected. For this reason this tablet celebrates the 450th anniversary of the Province and in this year of Jubilee, the founding of the Church of Christ.
Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, August 12, 2015
Erected 2015.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is August 12, 1565.
Location. 19° 30.794′ N, 101° 36.742′ W. Marker is in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán. It can be reached from the intersection of Terán and Federico Tena, on the right when traveling east. 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: Señor Crucificado del Tercer Orden (a few steps from this marker); Templo del Hospitalito / Templo de San Francisco (within shouting distance of this marker); López Family House and "The Gulf of Mexico" Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle Ponce de Léon (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Customs House
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
2. Founding of the Province of Michoacán Marker
The marker is along the northern elevation of the Templo de San Francisco.
Regarding Founding of the Province of Michoacán. This marker is quite unique in that it does not have Spanish text and instead includes its text in Latin and Purépecha.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
3. The Templo de San Francisco
The marker is further along the left side of the temple.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 10, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
