Yuriria, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Yuriria Named a City

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 21, 2019

1. Yuriria Named a City Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

La evolución de los pueblos es el progreso. Yuriria ayer villa hoy ciudad. Por decreto numero 46 del XXV H. Congreso del Estado enero 1 de 1914.

English translation:
The evolution of a people is their progress. Yuriria yesterday a villa, today a city. By Decree number 46 of the XXV Honorable State Congress on January 1, 1914.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1914.

Location. 20° 12.765′ N, 101° 7.858′ W. Marker is in Yuriria, Guanajuato. It is on Portal Morelos just west of Magnolia, on the left when traveling west. The area is pedestrian-only near the Presidencia Municipal. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Yuriria GTO 38940, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker:

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Presidencia Municipal / Palacio Municipal / City Hall Town (a few steps from this marker); Miguel Hidalgo in Yuriria (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Miguel Ramírez Tinoco (within shouting distance of this marker); Joaquín López Arias (within shouting distance of this marker); General José María Magaña (within shouting distance of this marker); Convent of Saint Augustine of Yuriria (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Monument to Friar Diego de Chávez (about 120 meters away); Ex Convento de San Pablo; Founded by Agustinians (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yuriria.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Yuriria Cultural Center (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Former Convent of San Agustín (was about 120 meters away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 21, 2019

2. Yuriria Named a City Marker

The marker is to the left of the entry to the Presidencia Municipal of Yuriria.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.