In 1770, the Fazenda da Piedade dea Cruz was founded, which would become important as a coffee producer in the region. As lands of the current municipality of Miguel Pereira, they were, then, administratively and religiously subordinated to the Parish of Nossa Senhora da Conceição do Alferes, current Paty do Alferes.
In 1770, the Fazenda da Piedade dea Cruz was founded, eventually becoming a key coffee producer in the region. The lands that made up this estate were subsequently subject to the administrative and spiritual oversight of the Parish of Nossa Senhora da Conceição do Alferes, now part of Paty do Alferes.