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

The Francisco I. Madero Fountain

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 11, 2017

1. The Francisco I. Madero Fountain Marker

Inscription.
Fuente
Francisco I. Madero
Construida de Nbre á Dbre de
1915 por disposicion del C.
Presidente Municipal de acuerdo
con la Junta de Admon.
Civil; siendo Gob. y Com.
Militar del Edo. El C. Coronel
D. Jose Siurob
Se inaguro el 1 de
Enero de 1916.

English translation:
The Francisco I. Madero Fountain
Constructed from November to December in 1915
by the Municipal President in accord with the Civil Administrative Council,
and the Governor and Military Commander of the State
Coronel José Siurob
Inaugurated on January 1, 1916

Erected 1916 by Presidente Municipal de San Miguel de Allende.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Man-Made Features • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 20° 54.933′ N, 100° 44.713′ W. Memorial is in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. It is in Zona Centro. It is at the intersection of Calle Hernández Macias and Calle Mesones, on the right when traveling north on Calle Hernández Macias. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: San Miguel de Allende GTO 37700, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Carmen Masip Echazarreta (within shouting distance of this marker); Ignacio Ramírez “El Nigromante” Cultural Center (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); María del Refugio Aguilar y Torres (about 90 meters away); The Remains of the Insurgents (about 120 meters away); Temple of the Immaculate Conception (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named Temple of the Immaculate Conception (about 120 meters away); José María de Jesús Diez de Sollano y Dávalos (about 120 meters away); General Mariano Escobedo (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Miguel de Allende.

Regarding The Francisco I. Madero Fountain. Francisco Madero became the 33rd Mexican President by challenging the reign of President Porfirio Diaz in 1910. He attempted to promote social

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 11, 2017

2. The Francisco I. Madero Fountain Marker

justice and democracy; however his time in office was contentious, as he upset the aristocracy without moving fast enough to satisfy the poor. On the morning of February 9, 1913 an uprising began in Mexico City in an attempt to overthrow him. Nine days later the coup achieved its purpose in overthrowing and eventually assassinating President Madero, thanks to the betrayals perpetrated by Generals Huerta and Blanquet. Madero's death set off the Mexican Revolution as the country descended into a spiral of political violence.

The marker and fountain are interesting as they represent one of the earliest public memorials to Madero. It was built while the Revolution was still raging throughout Mexico, only about three years after his death. The Governor and Military Commander of Guanajuato at the time of its construction, Coronel José Siurob, was a fellow revolutionary and supporter of Madero.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 11, 2017

3. The Francisco I. Madero Fountain Marker

The fountain is to the right of the Peralta Theatre (Teatro Peralta).

Francisco I. Madero image. Click for full size.

ca. 1910

4. Francisco I. Madero

Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 367 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 14, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.