Tierra Blanca, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Foundation of Santo Tomás de Tierra Blanca
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 11, 2022
1. The Foundation of Santo Tomás de Tierra Blanca Marker
Ayuntamiento comprometido
475 Aniversario de la Fundación del Pueblo de Santo Tomás de Tierra Blanca
“… repicó una campanita que estaba colgada en un mezquite que estaba cerca de la puerta de la ermita, tirando piedras y arrancando hiervas con otros actos en señal de ceremonia de verdadera posesión (...)
Pasamos al rillo, el señor Juez de estas diligencias volvió a tomar de la mano de dicho Don Nicolás de San Luis Montañez y la pació de un lado a otro del rillo sacando agua con una tembladera de plata y derramando por un lado y otro de dicho rillo
Fue aqui donde inició el 4 de Julio de 1536 la fundación del pueblo de Santo Tomás de Tierra Blanca
Agradecimiento:
Al Ing. Benhur Antonio Cabrera Adame
Presidente Municipal
y al H. Ayuntamiento 2009-2012
Tierra Blanca
A Committed City Council
475th Anniversary of the Foundation of Santo Tomás de Tierra Blanca
"... a little bell rang out that was hanging in a mesquite tree near the door of the hermitage, by throwing stones and plucking herbs and with other acts as a sign of the ceremony of true possession (...)
We went to the river and the Judge of these proceedings again took the hand of said Nicolás de San Luis Montañez and passed it from one side to the other of the river, taking water in a silver sprinkler and spilling water first on one side and then on the other of said river
It was here that the town of Santo Tomás de Tierra Blanca was founded on July 4, 1536.
In gratitude:
Mayor Eng. Benhur Antonio Cabrera Adame and the Honorable City Council of 2009-2012
Erected 2009.
this page online
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1536.
Location. 21° 5.973′ N, 100° 9.466′ W. Marker is in Tierra Blanca, Guanajuato. It is on 5 de Mayo just west of Calle Honda, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tierra Blanca GTO 37975, 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 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Miguel Hidalgo (within shouting distance of this marker); Friar Querubin (about 240 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Guardians of the Valley (approx. 11.2 kilometers away); The Arroyo Seco Archaeological Site (approx. 11.2 kilometers away); The Memory of the Landscape (approx. 11.2 kilometers away); A Long-Term Painted History (approx. 11.2
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 11, 2022
2. The Foundation of Santo Tomás de Tierra Blanca Marker
An additional tablet near the marker repeats the marker's title.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 11, 2022
3. The nearby Santo Tomás Apóstol de Tierra Blanca Catholic Church
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 268 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
