Polotitlán, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Coronel José Rafael Polo
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 23, 2018
1. Coronel José Rafael Polo Marker
Note the monument's missing marker. The wreath was most likely left as part of Mexican Independence celebrations on September 16, 2018.
del Coronel Insurgente
Jose Rafael Polo
a quien
Polotitlan
debe su nombre
Comandante militar de caballería y defensor de Zitacuaro, instalo con sus hermanos Jose Trinidad y Manuel (1812) un fuerte con su maestranza y fundición de cañones en le Cerro de Ñado
Nacio en San Nicolas de los Cerritos el 9 de junio de 1781
Murio en la acción de Los Mogotes cerca de Tuxpan Mich. el 10 de noviembre de 1814
Patrimonio Cultural del Estado de Mexico
La Familia Polo
1985
Lic. Ignacio Gonzalez-Polo
Cronista Municipal de Polotitlan
Escultor: Gabriel Ponzanelli.
Cantero: Nicacio Cruz-Lopez.
José Rafael Polo
to whom
Polotitlán
owes its name.
A military commander of cavalry and the defender of Zitácuaro, he installed, together with his brothers José Trinidad and Manuel (1812), a fort with its armory and cannon foundry at the Cerro de Ñadó
Born in San Nicolás de los Cerritos on June 9, 1781
Died in the action of
this page online
Cultural Heritage of the State of Mexico
The Polo Family
1985
Ignacio González-Polo
Municipal Historian of Polotitlán
Sculptor: Gabriel Ponzanelli
Mason: Nicacio Cruz-López.
Erected 1985 by Lic. Ignacio Gonzalez-Polo, Cronista Municipal de Polotitlán.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Wars, Non-US.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 20° 13.491′ N, 99° 48.889′ W. Marker was in Polotitlán, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). Memorial was on Portal Hidalgo just north of Calle Carlos Lazo, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Polotitlán MEX 54200, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Nicolás Legorreta (within shouting distance of this marker); José Felipe Polo (within shouting distance of this marker); The National Road in Polotitlán (within shouting distance of this marker); Herminio Sánchez Romero (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cross of Polotitlán (within shouting distance of this marker); Polotitlán (about 90 meters
2. A previous image of the Coronel José Rafael Polo Marker
Regarding Coronel José Rafael Polo. Although the monument's marker has been removed or stolen, its text shown here was taken from the prior photograph also included in this entry.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 23, 2018
3. Coronel José Rafael Polo
The bust is inscribed on the left base with 'P. Gabriel.'
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 23, 2018
4. The remaining two Coronel José Rafael Polo markers
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 2, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
