Acambay, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Execution of Lindoro Cajiga

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2019

1. Execution of Lindoro Cajiga Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

El 25 de diciembre de 1861 fue fusilado en Acambay, Lindoro Cajiga, captor de don Melchor Ocampo. Fue colgado su cadáver en este árbol para hacer justicia al sacrificio de este mártir de la Reforma.
Patrimonio Cultural del Edo. de México, 1978.

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English translation:
On December 25, 1861, Lindoro Cajiga, the capturer of Melchor Ocampo, was executed in Acambay. His body was hung on this tree as a way to bring justice to the sacrifice of Ocampo, martyr of the Reform.
Cultural Heritage of the State of Mexico, 1978.

Erected 1978 by Patrimonio Cultural del Estado de México.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is December 25, 1861.

Location. 19° 57.383′ N, 99° 50.614′ W. Marker is in Acambay, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). Marker can be reached from Dr. Ruiz Castañeda just west of 16 de Septiembre, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Acambay MEX 50300, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker. Mexican Independence, Revolution and Acambay Earthquake (a few steps from this marker); History of Acambay (within shouting distance of this marker); The 1921 Acambay Earthquake (within shouting distance of this marker); Parish and Ex Convent of San Miguel Arcángel (within shouting distance of this marker); Foundation of the "Acambayense League" (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Parish Church of San Miguel Arcángel (about 90 meters away); Maximiliano Ruiz Castañeda (about 150 meters away); Otomíes of Acambay (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Acambay.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2019

2. Execution of Lindoro Cajiga Marker

The marker is at the base of the tree where Cajiga was hung in the central park of Acambay.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.