Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Saint Junípero Serra

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 29, 2015

1. Saint Junípero Serra Marker

Inscription.
San Junípero Serra, OFM
(1713-1784)
Apóstol de la Sierra Gorda
y las Californias
Santiago de Querétaro, Qro.
Septiembre XXIII
A.D. MMXV

English translation:
Saint Junípero Serra, OFM (Order of Friars Minor, Franciscans)
(1713-1784)
Missionary of the Sierra Gorda
and the Californias
Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro.
Septembre 23, 2015

Erected 2015.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 2015.

Location. 20° 35.456′ N, 100° 23.31′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. It is on Calle Reforma, on the left when traveling west. The statue and marker are outside of the main offices and church of the Diocese of Santiago de Querétaro. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santiago de Querétaro QUE 76000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

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: Temple and former convent of Teresitas (within shouting distance of this marker); House of José María Sánchez (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Professor Eduardo Loarca Castillo (about 90 meters away); Fountain of the Hanged (about 150 meters away); The Flor Baja Fountain

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(about 180 meters away); The House of the Lady of Zacatecas (about 180 meters away); Bronze Map of the City of Santiago de Querétaro (about 180 meters away); Temple of La Merced (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Querétaro.

Saint Junípero Serra Marker outside of the temple and former convent of Teresitas image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 8, 2021

2. Saint Junípero Serra Marker outside of the temple and former convent of Teresitas

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 29, 2015

3. Saint Junípero Serra Marker

Saint Junípero Serra statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 29, 2015

4. Saint Junípero Serra statue

Saint Junípero Serra statue in the US Capitol image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 30, 2010

5. Saint Junípero Serra statue in the US Capitol

Interior of the nearby Catholic Church of the Diocese (Curia Diocesana) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 11, 2016

6. Interior of the nearby Catholic Church of the Diocese (Curia Diocesana)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 21, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on May 8, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4. submitted on November 21, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on December 15, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 6. submitted on December 6, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.