Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Founding of Santiago de Querétaro
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2015
1. The Founding of Santiago de Querétaro Marker
The lower marker includes the seal of the city of Santiago de Querétaro and mention of the Mayor's Office (Presidencia Municipal).
Inaugurado el dia 16 del julio de 1996
con motivo del 456 aniversario de la
fundación de esta nobilísima y procer ciudad
Santiago de Querétaro
Saint James the Great
Inaugurated on July 16, 1996
as a celebration of the 456th anniversary of the founding of this noble and important city
Santiago (Saint James) de Querétaro
Erected 1996.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is July 16, 1996.
Location. 20° 35.584′ N, 100° 23.137′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. It is on Calle Venustiano Carranza, on the right when traveling west. 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: Querétaro, Cultural Heritage of Humanity (within shouting distance of this marker); The Founders of Santiago de Querétaro (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Friar Junipero Serra
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2015
2. The Founding of Santiago de Querétaro Marker
This marker mentions the benefactors that contributed to this monument dedicated to Santiago.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2015
3. The Founding of Santiago de Querétaro Marker
This bronze relief depicts a mural found in the Temple of the Santa Cruz where Santiago supposedly appeared to the Spanish forces at the Sangremal Hill fighting the indigenous forces for control of what would become Querétaro.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2015
4. The Founding of Santiago de Querétaro Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 3, 2016
5. The Founding of Santiago de Querétaro Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2015
6. The Founding of Santiago de Querétaro Marker
This additional bronze relief is a city scene of colonial Querétaro.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 583 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 21, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on December 2, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 6. submitted on November 21, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
