Jalpan de Serra, Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Junípero Serra Chapel
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 7, 2022
1. Junípero Serra Chapel Marker
La capilla forma parte del conjunto de la Misión de Santiago Apóstol; en este lugar se mantuvo prisionero el general Mariano Escobedo durante la intervención francesa. El inmueble se utilizó como oficina de correos y telégrafos, hasta que en marzo de 2019, después de haber sido restaurado, se inauguró como Capilla en honor a San Junipero Serra, pacificador y evangelizador de la Sierra Gorda.
Junípero Serra Chapel
The chapel is part of the Mission of Santiago Apóstol complex. General Mariano Escobedo was held prisoner in this place during the French Intervention. The building was used as a post and telegraph office. In March 2019, after being restored, it was inaugurated as a Chapel in honor of San Junipero Serra, peacemaker and evangelizer of the Sierra Gorda.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Religion & Religious Structures • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical month for this entry is March 2019.
Location. 21° 13.023′ N, 99° 28.437′
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and in the Bajío. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, 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: Santiago de Jalpan Franciscan Mission (a few steps from this marker); Friar Junipero Serra (a few steps from this marker); Mission of Santiago de Jalpan (a few steps from this marker); The Bells of the Camino Real (a few steps from this marker); Chronology of the Saint James Mission of Jalpan (within shouting distance of this marker); 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the Mission at Jalpan (within shouting distance of this marker); The Francisco Javier Mina Federal Secondary School (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sierra Gorda Historical Museum (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jalpan de Serra.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 7, 2022
2. Junípero Serra Chapel Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
