Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
First Franciscans in Cuernavaca
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 5, 2022
1. First Franciscans in Cuernavaca Marker
“La Union de Catolicos Mexicanos" de la Parroquia del Sagrario, en homenaje a los frailes franciscanos evangelizadores de Cuernavaca, llegados en enero 2 de 1529: Martin de Lua, Juan Garcia de Cerda, Francisco Martinez, Martin de Jesus, Luis Ortiz, Juan de Juarez, Juan Cervo, Juan Motolinia, Francisco de Soto, Fernando de Levia, Andres de Cordoba y Francisco Zimbron.
y en recuerdo de las bodas de oro de la diócesis.
Cuernavaca, octubre 30 de 1941.
U.C.M. Fortes in fide
"The Union of Mexican Catholics" of the Parroquia del Sagrario, in homage to the Franciscan friars evangelizers of Cuernavaca, who arrived on January 2, 1529: Martin de Lua, Juan Garcia de Cerda, Francisco Martinez, Martin de Jesus, Luis Ortiz, Juan de Juarez, Juan Cervo, Juan Motolinia, Francisco de Soto, Fernando de Levia, Andres de Cordoba and Francisco Zimbron.
and in remembrance of the golden jubilee of the diocese.
Cuernavaca, October 30, 1941.
Erected 1941.
Topics. This historical marker is listed
this page online
Location. 18° 55.218′ N, 99° 14.221′ W. Marker is in Cuernavaca, Morelos. Marker is at the intersection of Miguel Hidalgo and Juan Ruiz de Alarcón, on the right when traveling east on Miguel Hidalgo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Miguel Hidalgo 17, Cuernavaca MOR 62000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cathedral of Cuernavaca (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander von Humboldt (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); "La Casona" (about 90 meters away); Parish of Guadalupe (about 120 meters away); "Villa Bonita" (about 150 meters away); First Theatre of Cuernavaca (about 180 meters away); U.A.E.M. Public Library (about 210 meters away); "Las Cumbres de Galeana" (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cuernavaca.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 5, 2022
2. First Franciscans in Cuernavaca Marker
The marker is to the far left along the Cathedral of Cuernavaca.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 5, 2022
3. A nearby El Camino Real bell
Its inscription reads: 1769 & 1906
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 2, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
