Zona Centro in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

The House of Luis Malo

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 29, 2017

1. The House of Luis Malo Marker

Inscription.
Casa de
Dn Luis Malo.
Fusilado en Monclova el
11 de Marzo de 1811
Soc. Amigos de Sn Miguel

English translation:
House of Luis Malo.
Executed by firing squad in Monclova
on March 11, 1811
Society of the Friends of San Miguel

Erected by Sociedad de Amigos de San Miguel.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Man-Made Features • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is March 11, 1811.

Location. 20° 54.8′ N, 100° 44.64′ W. Memorial is in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. It is in Zona Centro. It is on Calle Cuna de Allende, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 7 Calle Cuna de Allende, San Miguel de Allende GTO 37700, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Central Mexico

and in the Bajío.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

a Spanish colony,

and the Aztec Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Parish of San Miguel Arcangel (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Fathers Miguel and José Joaquín Hidalgo (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of Ignacio Allende (within shouting distance of this marker); Friar Juan de San Miguel (within shouting distance of this marker); Parish of Saint Michael the Archangel (within shouting distance of this marker); Monument to José Diez de Sollano y Dávalos (within shouting distance of this marker); Master Builder Ceferino Gutiérrez Muñóz (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Garden (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Miguel de Allende.

Regarding The House of Luis Malo. Luis Malo fought on the side of the Insurgents for the independence of Mexico against the Spanish. After being captured at Acatita de Baján, together with the other major figures of the initial phase of the independence movement, he was imprisoned in Monclova and not taken on to Chihuahua. He was executed on March 11, 1811 together with Mascareñas.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 29, 2017

2. The House of Luis Malo Marker

The marker is high and to the left of the building's main entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.