Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

Juan de Cervantes Casaus

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018

1. Juan de Cervantes Casaus Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Aquí estuvo la casa del Factor Juan de Cervantes Casaus hacia 1535.
Dirección de monumentos coloniales y de la República.

English translation:
Here was the house of the Factor Juan de Cervantes Casaus around 1535.
Office of Monuments of the Colony and the Republic.

Erected by Dirección de Monumentos Coloniales y de la República.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Hispanic Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1535.

Location. 19° 26.18′ N, 99° 8.273′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Allende just south of Donceles, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Teatro Iturbide (within shouting distance of this marker); Cámara de Diputados (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle Guatemuz (within shouting distance of this marker); Hospital del Divino Salvador

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(within shouting distance of this marker); Café de Tacuba (within shouting distance of this marker); Teatro de la Ciudad (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Location of Scenes from Spectre (about 120 meters away); Siege against the Spanish (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Regarding Juan de Cervantes Casaus. A 'factor' in colonial-era New Spain was charged with collecting tribute and taxes and generally acting as an agent of the Crown in business dealings.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018

2. Juan de Cervantes Casaus Marker

The marker is to the right of the entryway to the building seen in this view.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.