Colonia Bosque de Chapultepec I Sección in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Juan Escutia, Child Hero of Mexico
Juan Escutia, Niño Héroe de México
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 17, 2019
1. Juan Escutia, Child Hero of Mexico Marker
En este lugar murio la mañana
del 13 de Septiembre de 1847, en
defensa de la patria contra la
invasión norteamericana el
cadete del Colegio Militar
Homenaje de la Asociacion
del Heroico Colegio Militar fundada
en 1871
México, D.F. a 13 de Septiembre de 1970
In this place during the morning of September 13, 1847, while in defense of the homeland against the North American invasion, died the cadet of the Military College
Tribute from the Military College Association founded in 1871
México City, Septembre 13, 1970
Erected 1970 by La Asociación del Heróico Colegio Militar.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Mexican-American. A significant historical date for this entry is September 13, 1847.
Location. 19° 25.228′ N, 99° 10.835′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Bosque de Chapultepec I Sección. Marker can be reached from Calle del Rey. The marker is at the
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Obelisk of the Children Heroes (a few steps from this marker); Monument to the Children Heroes of 1847 (within shouting distance of this marker); Chapultepec Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Vicente Suárez, Child Hero of Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); The Heroic Cadets (within shouting distance of this marker); The Castle Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Sounds in the Distance (within shouting distance of this marker); Springs and Water Tanks (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Regarding Juan Escutia, Child Hero of Mexico. The most famous of the Mexican boy heroes, legend has it that Juan Escutia jumped to his death at this location with the Mexican flag in his arms, rather than allow it to be taken by United States soldiers during the attack on the Chapultepec Castle on September 13, 1847.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 1, 2015
2. Juan Escutia, Child Hero of Mexico Marker
The marker is attached to a boulder directly under the Chapultepec Castle, roughly in the center of the photo. This is the traditional site where the body of Juan Escutia was found, holding the Mexican flag. The six small panels that can be seen along the fence are images of the Children Heroes (Niños Héroes).
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 1, 2015
3. Juan Escutia, Child Hero of Mexico Marker
This mural on the ceiling of the Chapultepec Castle entitled "Sacrifice of the Children Heroes" (Sacrificio de los Niños Héroes) by Gabriel Flores Garcia (1970) is an artistic representation of Juan Escutia's death.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 2,055 times since then and 128 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 27, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 2, 3. submitted on December 4, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
