Zona Centro in Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Rafael López

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 29, 2022

1. Rafael López Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En esta casa nacio el ilustre poeta Rafael Lopez
A cien años de su nacimiento, el Gobierno del Estado, el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura y la Universidad de Guanajuato le rinden homenaje.
diciembre 4 de 1973.

English translation:
In this house was born the illustrious poet Rafael Lopez
One hundred years after his birth, the State Government, the National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature and the University of Guanajuato pay tribute to him.
December 4, 1973.

Erected 1973 by Gobierno del Estado de Guanajuato, el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura y la Universidad de Guanajuato.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is December 4, 1973.

Location. 21° 1.127′ N, 101° 15.585′ W. Marker is in Guanajuato. It is in Zona Centro. It is at the intersection of Avenida Benito Juárez and Calle 5 de Mayo, on the right when traveling west on Avenida Benito Juárez. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Túnel 95, Guanajuato 36000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico

and in the Bajío.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

a Spanish colony,

and the Aztec Empire.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Rafael López (here, next to this marker); 125 Years of Water as a Public Service (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); 200 Years of the Consummation of Mexican Independence (about 180 meters away); Lieutenant José Francisco Valenzuela (about 180 meters away); Tepetapa Bridge (about 210 meters away); The Hidalgo Market (about 210 meters away); Casimiro Chowell J. (about 240 meters away); The Cemetery of the Convent of the Temple of Bethlehem (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guanajuato.

Regarding Rafael López. Rafael López was a distinguished poet who belonged to the group "Los Contemporáneos" (The Contemporaries) and enjoyed a lot of popularity in his time. Unfortunately, after his death, his work fell into oblivion and was only recovered a few years ago. He was born on December 4, 1873 in the Mexican city of Guanajuato.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 29, 2022

2. Rafael López Marker

The marker is on the left of the main entrance of this building, currently a bank.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 8, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.