Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Valentín F. Frías
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 26, 2016
1. Valentin F. Frías Marker
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
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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. It 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.
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: 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); Agustín Rivera Ugalde (a few steps from this marker); Fernando Espinosa Gutiérrez (a few steps from this marker); Félix Osores y Sotomayor (a few steps
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 26, 2016
2. Valentin F. Frías Marker
Note the additional markers on the wall behind the marker and statue.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 2, 2017
3. Valentin F. Frías Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 26, 2016
4. Valentin F. Frías additional marker along the western cemetery wall.
1862-1926
Ilustre queretano que a través de sus obras dejó reflejadas las leyendas y tradiciones así como la historia regional que han servido de simiente a las nuevas generaciones.
Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., 24 de septiembre de 2003.
H. Ayuntamiento de Querétaro. 2000-2003
1862-1926
An illustrious son of Querétaro whose works reflected our legends and traditions, as well as the regional history, that have served as a seed for new generations.
Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., September 24, 2003.
Honorable Municipality of Querétaro. 2000-2003
Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 739 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on July 13, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on November 13, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
