Puebla, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
First Speech by Francisco Madero in Puebla
G. Cervantes
Se descubrió esta lápida para conmemorar
el día 14 de Mayo de 1910 fecha en que el Pte. Martir
Francisco I. Madero,
se dirigió al pueblo por primera vez en esta Ciudad.
Puebla de Z. 22 de Feb. de 1916.
This marker was unveiled to commemorate May 14, 1910 when the martyred President
Francisco I. Madero,
spoke to the people for this first time in this City.
Puebla, February 22, 1916.
Erected 1916.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is February 22, 1916.
Location. 19° 2.556′ N, 98° 11.755′ W. Marker is in Puebla. Memorial is on Calle 4 Sur just south of Avenida Don Juan Palafox y Mendoza, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Puebla 72000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Memorial to Those Killed in University Protest of 1973 (a few steps from this marker); The Oath to Independence in the City of Puebla... (a few steps from this marker); Jesuit Education in Puebla (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza de la Democracia (within shouting distance of this marker); Emperor Iturbide at the Casa del Mendrugo (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The House of Alms (about 90 meters away); The Oriental Bank Building (about 180 meters away); The Old Portal of the Audience (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Puebla.
More about this marker. This marker was placed only three years after the assassination of President Madero, a defining event in the Mexican Revolution.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 20, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.