Alamos’s population began
to settle in 1682, as a result of the discovery
of rich mineral deposits in the region. During
this years it was called “Real of the Friars.”
Since 1784, Alamos became episcopal seat of Sonora’s
bishop. It’s first bishop was Friar Antonio
de los Reyes. The temple’s construction
began on 1786 and was finished in the first decade
of the XIX century.
By decree, on February 23rd, 1828, Alamos became
provincial capital of the state of Occidente,
which included Sonora and Sinaloa, adopting before
the category of city on January 19th, 1828 and
by then the name of Concepcion de Alamos. On that
same year, the first press was installed, and
the first newspaper to be in circulation on the
state of Occidente was published.
In addition, a Currency House was established
in order to mint coins. The installation was in
charge of Don Leonardo Santoyo.
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