Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Garden of the Children Heroes of Chapultepec
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 23, 2018
1. The Garden of the Children Heroes of Chapultepec Marker
Niños Heroes de Chapultepec
Formado por la Junta Organizadora
de Mejoras al Barrio
de la Otra Banda
de acuerdo con el H. Ayuntamiento.
Queretaro 30 de septiembre de 1925
Formed by the Organizing Board for Improvements to the “Other Side” Neighborhood
together with the Honorable Town Council.
Querétaro, September 30, 1925
Erected 1925 by la Junta Organizadora de Mejoras al Barrio de la Otra Banda.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Wars, Non-US.
Location. 20° 36.023′ N, 100° 23.58′ W. Memorial is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. It is on Calle Primavera just west of Calle Otoño, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Calle Primavera 37, Santiago de Querétaro QUE 76165, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Central Mexico and in the Bajío. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Plaza de San Sebastián / Casa del Faldón / Temple of San Sebastián (a few steps from this marker); Chapel of the Holy Cross (about 240 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Chameleon Fountain (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Querétaro Railroad Station (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Old Railway Station (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); House of Mariano Lara (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Temple and Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Chapel of the Sacred Family (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Querétaro.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Fountain of the "Little Plates" (was approx. 0.2 kilometers away but has been permanently removed).
Regarding The Garden of the Children Heroes of Chapultepec. There are many of these types of monuments throughout Mexico that give tribute to the six "Children Heroes" (Niños Héroes), the Mexican military
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 23, 2018
2. The Garden of the Children Heroes of Chapultepec Marker
The marker can be seen on the right side of the corner of this building. The additional marker is to the left.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 23, 2018
3. The Garden of the Children Heroes of Chapultepec Marker
The marker is here to the left in this view of the garden, in front of the Centro Cultural El Faldón (El Faldón Cultural Center).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 23, 2018
4. Saint Sebastian Catholic Church, directly south of the marker and garden
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 23, 2018
5. An additional, nearby dedicatory marker from 1778
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 293 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 28, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
