La Griega in El Marqués, Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Emiliano Zapata

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 29, 2018

1. Emiliano Zapata Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Al General
Emiliano Zapata
Emiliano Zapata Salazar
(1879-1919)
Como homenaje perenne del pueblo y el gobierno de El Marqués en el centenario de la Revolución Mexicana, primer movimiento social del siglo XX.
20 de noviembre de 2010
Gobierno Municipal 2009-2012

English translation:
To General Emiliano Zapata
Emiliano Zapata Salazar
(1879-1919)
As a perennial tribute from the people and government of El Marqués on the centennial of the Mexican Revolution, the first social movement of the 20th century.
November 20, 2010
Municipal Government of 2009-2012

Erected 2010 by Gobierno Municipal de El Marqués 2009-2012.

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

Location. 20° 39.918′ N, 100° 14.374′ W. Memorial is in La Griega, Querétaro, in El Marqués. It is on Avenida Emiliano Zapata just north of Calle Guadalupe la Venta, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: La Griega QUE 76249, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Central Mexico

and in the Bajío.

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Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

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 13 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: La Griega (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); The "El Capulín" Reservoir (approx. 10.5 kilometers away); The Escandón Bathing Pools (approx. 11.5 kilometers away); The Small Church (approx. 11.5 kilometers away); El Marqués Cultural Center (approx. 11.5 kilometers away); The Bicentennial of Mexican Independence (approx. 11.6 kilometers away); The Temple of San Pedro (approx. 11.6 kilometers away); La Cañada (approx. 11.6 kilometers away).

More about this memorial. This marker and statue appear to be a replica of that of Zapata found in the central park of the municipal seat of La Cañada, El Marqués. They were placed as part of the 200th Independence and 100th Mexican Revolution anniversaries in 2010.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 29, 2018

2. Emiliano Zapata Marker

The marker and statue are outside of the Delegación Municipal building of La Griega, El Marqués.

Emiliano Zapata statue and Delegación Municipal of La Griega image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 29, 2018

3. Emiliano Zapata statue and Delegación Municipal of La Griega

Emiliano Zapata statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 29, 2018

4. Emiliano Zapata statue

A nearby mural of Zapata flanked by Madero and Villa image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 29, 2018

5. A nearby mural of Zapata flanked by Madero and Villa

The Delegación Municipal building of La Griega inaugurated on February 22, 1993 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 29, 2018

6. The Delegación Municipal building of La Griega inaugurated on February 22, 1993

Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 484 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 2, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.