Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Founding of the Autonomous University of Querétaro
Hoy, 24 de febrero de 1951 se declara solemnemente la inauguracion de la Universidad de Querétaro, con residencia en la ciudad del mismo nombre, capital del Estado de Querétaro, Estados Unidos Mexicanos. Esta Institucion fue fundada por iniciativa del actual Gobernador Constitucional , Dr. Octavio S. Mondragón, y es su primer Rector el C. Lic. Fernando Díaz Ramírez.
Firmas de representantes de la universidad y gobierno
English translation:
Today, on February 24, 1951, it is solemnly declared that the University of Querétaro is inaugurated, with its residence in the city of the same name, the capital of the State of Querétaro, in these United Mexican States. This Institution was founded through the initiative of the current Constitutional Governor, Dr. Octavio S. Mondragón, and its first Rector Fernando Díaz Ramírez.
Signatures of university and government representatives
Erected 1951.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is February 24, 1951.
Location. 20° 35.492′ N, 100° 24.588′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. Marker is on Circuito Universitario, on the right when traveling west. The marker is to the right of the entrance to the Fernando Díaz Ramírez Auditorium at the Autonomous University of Querétaro (UAQ). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santiago de Querétaro QUE 76010, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Chapel of La Piedad (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hill of the Bells (about 210 meters away); a different marker also named Hill of the Bells (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); General Mariano Escobedo (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Children Heroes of the Battle of Chapultepec (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Site of the Surrender of Maximilian (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Parish of Cristo Rey (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Félix Nabor Osores de Sotomayor García (approx. 0.9 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Querétaro.
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