La Cañada in El Marqués, Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

La Cañada

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 20, 2017

1. La Cañada Marker

Inscription.
La H. XXXV Legislatura Constitucional
del Estado, mediante Ley número
82 expedida el 21 de Diciembre de 1948,
restituyó a esta Villa el nombre de
La Cañada,
que primitivamente tuvo, dándole al
Municipio de que es cabecera a la
denominación de “El Marqués”, en memoria
del insigne benefactor de Querétaro,
don Juan Antonio de Urrutia y Arana,
Marqués de la Villa del Villar de Aguila.

English translation:
The 35th Constitutional State Legislature, through Law No. 82 given on December 21, 1948, restored to this Villa the name of
La Cañada,
as it was known historically, while giving to the municipality of which it is the seat the name of El Marqués, in memory of the illustrious benefactor of Querétaro, Juan Antonio de Urrutia y Arana, Marquis of the Villa of Villar de Aguila.

Erected 1948.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is December 21, 1948.

Location. 20° 36.377′ N, 100° 19.896′ W. Marker is in La Cañada, Querétaro, in El Marqués. Marker is on Avenida Emiliano Zapata just west of Calle Heróico Colegio Militar, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: La Cañada QUE 76240, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within walking distance of this marker. The Foundation of La Cañada (a few steps from this marker); The Temple of San Pedro (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bicentennial of Mexican Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); El Marqués Cultural Center (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Small Church (about 150 meters away); The Escandón Bathing Pools (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The "El Capulín" Reservoir (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Pan Dulce Monument (approx. 1.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Cañada.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 20, 2017

2. La Cañada Marker

The marker can be seen here on the nearest corner of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul (San Pedro y San Pablo) of La Cañada.

The interior of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul of La Cañada image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 20, 2017

3. The interior of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul of La Cañada

The altar of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul of La Cañada image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 20, 2017

4. The altar of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul of La Cañada

Lifting a framework to support festive decorations image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 20, 2017

5. Lifting a framework to support festive decorations

Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 21, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.