Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Valentín F. Frías
1862-1926
Historiador y escritor costumbrista nacido en esta ciudad, que bajo el pseudónimo de “Alter” contribuyó al enriquecimiento de la historia local a través de sus obras, siendo las más representativas “Las Calles de Querétaro,” “La Conquista de Querétaro” y “Leyendas y Tradiciones Queretanas.”
Vivió amando entrañablemente a su tierra a la que sirvió sin esperar nada a cambio.
Pueblo y gobierno tributan este homenaje a uno de sus preclaros hijos.
Santiago de Querétaro, 24 de Sept. de 2003.
H. Ayuntamiento de Querétaro.
1862-1926
Historian and writer born in this city, under the pseudonym "Alter" he contributed to the enrichment of local history through his works, the most representative being "The Streets of Querétaro," "The Conquest of Querétaro" and "Legends and Traditions of Quéretaro."
He lived in and loved this land which he served without expecting anything in return.
The people and government pay tribute to one of their illustrious sons.
Santiago de Querétaro, September 24, 2003.
Honorable Town Hall of Querétaro.
Erected 2003 by Honorable Ayuntamiento de Querétaro.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is September 24, 2003.
Location. 20° 35.556′ N, 100° 22.828′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Calle del Ejército Republicano and Calle La Estrella. Marker can be reached from Calle Ejército Republicano just from Calle La Estrella. Click for map. The marker and statue are on the grounds of the Cemetery of the Illustrious of Querétaro (Panteón de los Queretanos Ilustres). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santiago de Querétaro QUE 76020, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. German Patiño (here, next to this marker); José Guadalupe Velázquez Pedraza (a few steps from this marker); Esperanza Cabrera de Hinojosa (a few steps from this marker); Agapito Pozo Balbas (a few steps from this marker); Fernando Espinosa Gutiérrez (a few steps from this marker); Agustín Rivera Ugalde (a few steps from this marker); Félix Osores y Sotomayor (a few steps from this marker); General José María Arteaga Magallanes (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Querétaro.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on July 13, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on November 13, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.