San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Tribute to the Battle of Puebla

May 5, 1862

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 11, 2017

1. Tribute to the Battle of Puebla Marker

Inscription.
En remembranza de la gloriosa
accion de armas, llevada
a cabo en Puebla el 5 de
Mayo de 1862 por el General
Ignacio Zaragoza. Se dedica
a su nombre este jardin
Allende. 5 de mayo de 1925.

English translation:
In remembrance of the glorious armed action of Puebla on May 5, 1862 by General Ignacio Zaragoza. In his name this park is dedicated
San Miguel de Allende, May 5, 1925

Erected 1925.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 20° 54.976′ N, 100° 44.566′ W. Marker is in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. Memorial is at the intersection of Calle Insurgentes and Callejón de Loreto, on the right when traveling east on Calle Insurgentes. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Miguel de Allende GTO 37700, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Luis Neri de Alfaro y Velázquez (within shouting distance of this marker); Doctor Juan Antonio Pérez de Espinosa (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri (within shouting distance of this marker); Tellez Delgado Gas Pump (about 120 meters away, measured in a

Paid Advertisement

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

Click or scan to see
this page online

direct line); General Mariano Escobedo (about 120 meters away); The First Spanish Prisoners (about 150 meters away); The Remains of the Insurgents (about 180 meters away); Allende's Independence Meetings (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Miguel de Allende.

Regarding Tribute to the Battle of Puebla. This marker remembers the amazing Mexican victory over the French at Puebla on May 5, 1862. After this humiliating defeat the French eventually went on to capture Mexico City and most of the country, installing Maximilian of Habsburg as Emperor of Mexico. However, with France removing its troops in 1866, Benito Juárez and the Republican forces were able to retake the country. Maximilian was executed in Querétaro on June 19, 1867, putting a definitive end to the "French Adventure" in Mexico.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 11, 2017

2. Tribute to the Battle of Puebla Marker

The marker is to the far right, mounted to the wall outside of a general store. The small Zaragoza Park mentioned on the marker is to the left.

General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín by R. Aguirre, 1898. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 31, 2015

3. General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín by R. Aguirre, 1898.

This painting is at the Museo de Intervenciones (Museum of Interventions) in Churubusco, Mexico City.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 13, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.