Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico — The Southeast (Yucatan Peninsula)
Coronel Sebastián Molas
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 17, 2017
1. Coronel Sebastián Molas Marker
Sebastian Molas.
Martir del federalismo en Yucatan
1819-1853.
English translation:
To Coronel D. Sebastián Molas.
Martyr to Federalism in Yucatán
1819-1853.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US.
Location. 20° 58.27′ N, 89° 37.354′ W. Memorial is in Mérida, Yucatán. It is on Calle 60, on the left when traveling north. The marker is at the center of the Santa Lucía Park. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Mérida YU 97000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Mexican Gulf Coast, in the Maya Heartland, and on the Yucatán Peninsula. Globally, it is in North America, Mesoamerica, a Gulf of Mexico state, and the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Saint Lucia Neighborhood (a few steps from this marker); The Hotel Mérida (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); "El Colonial" (about 180 meters away); Gabriel Vicente Gahona y Pasos, "Picheta"
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Regarding Coronel Sebastián Molas. Sebastián Molas Virgilio (1819 - 1853) was a Mexican soldier born in Tizimín, Yucatán. He participated prominently in the Caste War, fighting the indigenous rebels commanded by Cecilio Chi. He also participated as the head of Yucatecan Federalist troops against Centralist government forces during the warlike episodes that followed the pronouncement of the separation of Yucatán from Mexico. He was executed in Mérida after being captured by the Centralist forces. Supposedly his remains are underneath the obelisk.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 17, 2017
2. An additional nearby marker on the 1981 restoration of the Santa Lucía Park.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 17, 2017
3. Coronel Sebastián Molas Marker
The obelisk was constructed with a broken tip, as a way to symbolize Coronel Molas' short life. It was built in 1878 under the government of Manuel Romero Ancona. Originally it had a marker that read: "Aquí yacen los restos del coronel Sebastián Molas, héroe de la Guerra de Castas." (English: Here lie the remains of Colonel Sebastián Molas, Hero of the Caste War.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2017. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 369 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 20, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
