Colonia Tabacalera in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Manuel Ojinaga
Militar
Originario del
Edo. de Chihuahua
nacio en 1834
Diputado
y Gobernador
Murio en defensa
de la patria contra
la intervencion
extranjera en 1865
Member of the Armed Forces
Originally from the state of Chihuahua, he was born in 1834. Congressman and Governor. He died in defense of the nation against the foreign intervention of 1865.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 19° 25.896′ N, 99° 9.49′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Tabacalera. Marker is at the intersection of Paseo de la Reforma and Calzada Manuel Villalongín, on the right when traveling west on Paseo de la Reforma. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 940 Paseo de la Reforma, Ciudad de México 06030, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Juárez Tree (a few steps from this marker); Plutarco González (within shouting distance of this marker); Esteban Coronado (within shouting distance of this marker); León Guzmán (within shouting distance of this marker); Louis Pasteur (within shouting distance of this marker); Guadalupe Victoria (within shouting distance of this marker); Francisco Zarco (within shouting distance of this marker); Monument to Cuauhtémoc and His Warriors (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Regarding Manuel Ojinaga. Manuel Ojinaga fought against the French in Chihuahua. He was wounded and died near the town of Arisiachi on August 20, 1865. His famous last words were: "All is lost. With my death the cause of the nation will suffer much" ("Todo se ha perdido. Con mi muerte la causa nacional va a sufrir bastante".)
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