Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)

El Colegio Primitivo y Nacional de San Nicolás de Hidalgo

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019

1. El Colegio Primitivo y Nacional de San Nicolás de Hidalgo Marker

The marker includes a bas-relief of Vasco de Quiroga.

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Colegio Primitivo y Nacional de San Nicolas de Hidalgo
La Universidad Michoacana rinde homenaje al ilustre varon Lic. Don Vasco de Quiroga en el IV centenario de la fundación de esta casa de estudios.
1540. 1940.

English translation:
The Primitive and National College of San Nicolás de Hidalgo
The Michoacán University pays tribute to the illustrious gentleman Vasco de Quiroga on the 400th anniversary of the foundation of this house of studies.
1540 - 1940

Erected 1940 by La Universidad Michoacana.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1540.

Location. 19° 42.182′ N, 101° 11.685′ W. Marker is in Morelia, Michoacán. Marker is on Francisco I. Madero Poniente just west of Abasolo, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morelia MIC 58000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sorinne Font (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Ignacio Chávez (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Manuel Martínez Solórzano

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Public Library of Morelia (within shouting distance of this marker); University Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Hidalgo in Morelia (within shouting distance of this marker); The Matamoros Portal (within shouting distance of this marker); Mariano Matamoros (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morelia.

An additional nearby marker to Miguel Hidalgo image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019

2. An additional nearby marker to Miguel Hidalgo

1753 1953
A su maestro Don Miguel Hidalgo
Las Generaciones Nicolaitas

English translation:
1753-1953
To the teacher Miguel Hidalgo, the generations of students of San Nicolás

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019

3. El Colegio Primitivo y Nacional de San Nicolás de Hidalgo Marker

The featured marker is to the right of the entrance seen here to the building. To the left is the additional marker to Miguel Hidalgo.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 217 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 6, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.