Zona Centro in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Pedro Antonio de Ibarra y Sangotita
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 4, 2022
1. Pedro Antonio de Ibarra y Sangotita Marker
Nació en la Villa de Durango del Señorío de Visgata, Reino de Castilla. Vino a la Nueva España y vivió en esta ciudad de la Provincia de Michoacán. Ejercitando la caridad, fundó varias obras piadosas entre ellas el Hospital de Jesús, hoy Hospital Civil, El Convento de Religiosas y la beneficiencia que lleva su nombre.
Murió en esta ciudad el 13 de abril de 1747 legando su fortuna a los necesitados.
Patzcuaro y septiembre 30 de 1938.
La H. Junta Patronal
A tribute to the illustrious benefactor Captain of the ‘Old Thirds of Castile’ Pedro Antonio de Ibarra y Sangotita.
Born in the Villa de Durango in Visgata, Kingdom of Castile. He came to New Spain and lived in this city of the Province of Michoacán. Exercising charity, he founded several pious works including the Hospital de Jesús, today the Civil Hospital, the Convent of Religious and the charity that bears his name.
He died in this city on April 13, 1747 bequeathing
this page online
Patzcuaro, September 30, 1938.
The Honorable Employers' Board
Erected 1938 by La Honorable Junta Patronal.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is April 13, 1747.
Location. 19° 30.913′ N, 101° 36.82′ W. Marker is in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán. It is in Zona Centro. It is at the intersection of Calle Ibarra and Calle Espejo, on the right when traveling west on Calle Ibarra. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pátzcuaro MIC 61600, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Western Mexico, in the Bajío, and on the Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, 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: Señor Crucificado del Tercer Orden (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); López Family House and "The Gulf of Mexico" Store (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Founding of the Province of Michoacán (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Templo del Hospitalito / Templo de San Francisco (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Calle Ponce de Léon (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Royal Customs House (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Gertrudis Bocanegra de Laso de la Vega (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); City Hall / Plaza Vasco de Quiroga (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pátzcuaro.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 4, 2022
2. Pedro Antonio de Ibarra y Sangotita Marker
The marker is known locally as the Fountain of Ibarra (Fuente de Ibarra).
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 410 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
