Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Olaciregui Family House
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
1. Olaciregui Family House Marker
En esta casa nació el 4 de mayo de 1861 el Ilustre Barón Silviano Carrillo Cárdenas, que se distinguio por su dedicación al estudio, su humildad, su gran piedad y trato amable, además funda y sostiene escuelas, además instituyó en 1904 la congregación de Hermanas “Siervas de Jesús Sacramentado". Obispo de Sinaloa en 1921.
La edificación la mandó construir Manuel Ignacio de Olaciregui en el siglo XVIII, que contaba con diversas propiedades en la región. La mansión posee gruesos muros de adobe cimentados en piedra, dos pisos y dos patios en torno a los cuales se hallan las habitaciones.
La última mitad del siglo XX el edificio funcionó como centro de educación básica.
Olaciregui Family House
In this house was born on May 4, 1861 the illustrious man Silviano Carrillo Cárdenas, who distinguished himself with his dedication to study, his humility, his great piety and kind nature. He also founded and supported schools and instituted in 1904 the congregation of Sisters "Servants of the Sacremented Jesus". Bishop of Sinaloa
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The building was built by Manuel Ignacio de Olaciregui in the eighteenth century, who had several properties in the region. The mansion has thick adobe walls cemented in stone, two floors and two courtyards around which the rooms are located.
In the last half of the twentieth century the building functioned as a center of basic education.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is May 4, 1861.
Location. 19° 30.786′ N, 101° 36.609′ W. Marker is in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán. It is at the intersection of Ponce de León and Romero, on the right when traveling east on Ponce de León. 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: Silviano Carrillo Cárdenas (here, next to this marker); Casa de La Mora (a few steps from this marker); Gertrudis Bocanegra (within shouting distance of this marker); Execution of Gertrudis Bocanegra (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Customs House (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Vasco de Quiroga Plaza (about 90 meters
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
2. A nearby tablet on the Silviano Carrillo Cárdenas School anniversary
This additional tablet notes the 50th anniversary of his namesake school in 2007.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
3. Olaciregui Family House Marker
The marker is to the right of the main door to the house.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
