Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands
Josefa Vergara y Hernández
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 26, 2016
1. Josefa Vergara y Hernández Marker
Josefa Vergara y Hernandez
(1747-1809)
Eximia benefactor queretana, quien siendo de origen humilde lego la cuantiosa fortuna que hizo con su trabajo a obras de beneficencia en favor de la niñez y la juventud queretanas que aun hoy dia, siguen disfrutando de sus beneficios.
H. Ayuntamiento 1985-1988
English translation:
Josefa Vergara y Hernández
(1747-1809)
The distinguished philanthropist of Querétaro, who although of humble origin made a large fortune and donated it all to works of charity in favor of children and young people, who continue to enjoy their benefits even today.
Honorable City Hall 1985-1988
Erected by Honorable Ayuntamiento de Querétaro 1985-1988.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Colonial Era.
Location. 20° 35.566′ N, 100° 22.83′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. Marker can be reached from Calle Ejército Republicano close to Calle La
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 15, 2019
2. Josefa Vergara y Hernández Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carlos Septién Garcia (here, next to this marker); María Luisa Medina de Montes Collantes (here, next to this marker); Andrés Balvanera Martínez (here, next to this marker); Luis Vega Monroy (here, next to this marker); General José María Arteaga Magallanes (here, next to this marker); Félix Osores y Sotomayor (here, next to this marker); José María Truchuelo Ruíz (a few steps from this marker); Ernesto Perusquía Layseca (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Querétaro.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 15, 2019
3. A portrait of Josefa Vergara y Hernández in the nearby chapel
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 15, 2019
4. Josefa Vergara y Hernández statue
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 8, 2020
5. Josefa Vergara y Hernández tomb, nearby at the Assumption Chapel of the Templo de la Santa Cruz
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 8, 2021
6. Josefa Vergara y Hernández Statue at Avenida Reforma and Calle Vergara
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 345 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 13, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 19, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 5. submitted on March 7, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 6. submitted on May 8, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
