Villa de Reyes, San Luis Potosí, Mexico — The Northeast (and Central Highlands)
First Centenary of the Land Restitution Decree
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 18, 2019
1. First Centenary of the Land Restitution Decree Marker
2012-2015
A los luchadores anónimos del agrarismo
Al conmemorar el primer centenario del Decreto de Restitución de Tierras.
Villa de Reyes, S.L.P.
15 de septiembre de 2015
The Honorable City Council
2012-2015
To the many nameless supporters of agrarianism on the commemoration of the first centenary of the Land Restitution Decree.
Villa de Reyes, San Luis Potosí, September 15, 2015
Erected 2015 by El Honorable Ayuntamiento de Villa de Reyes 2012-2015.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Civil Rights • Government & Politics • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is September 15, 2015.
Location. 21° 48.226′ N, 100° 55.899′ W. Marker is in Villa de Reyes, San Luis Potosí. Marker is on Independencia just east of Principal, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Villa de Reyes SL 79500, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 21 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Saint Francis of Assisi Parish (a few steps from this marker);
this page online
Regarding First Centenary of the Land Restitution Decree. The marker refers to the Agrarian Law (Ley Agraria) of 1915, promoted by President Venustiano Carranza. The law provided for the return of lands stolen by plantation owners and was one of the greatest achievements of the Mexican Revolution.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 18, 2019
2. First Centenary of the Land Restitution Decree Marker
The marker can be seen roughly in the middle of this view. To the left is the grave of Father Ponciano Pérez. On the right is a further memorial to Father Pérez.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 18, 2019
3. First Centenary of the Land Restitution Decree Marker
The marker can be seen in profile to the right in this view, with the Catholic Church of Villa de Reyes in the background.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 18, 2019
4. The nearby grave of Father Ponciano Pérez from 1922, a supporter of land restitution
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 18, 2019
5. A memorial to Father Ponciano Pérez from 1983
Villa de Reyes, S.L.P. 21-X-1983
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 29, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
