Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

Sostenes Rocha

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 24, 2018

1. Sostenes Rocha Marker and statue

Unfortunately, like many of the markers on the northern part of Paseo de la Reforma, this one also has likely been stolen.

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Sostenes Rocha
Nacio en 1831 en
Mineral de Marfil,
Guanajuato.
Se graduo en el
Colegio Militar,
y participo con el
grado de Gral.
durante el Sitio
de Queretaro.
Fue eficaz apoyo
de Benito Juárez.
Murio en 1897.

English translation:
Sostenes Rocha
Born in 1831 in Mineral de Marfil, Guanajuato. He graduated from the National Military School and participated under the rank of General during the Siege of Querétaro. He was an effective supporter of Benito Juárez. He died in 1897.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 19° 26.325′ N, 99° 8.696′ W. Marker was in Ciudad de México. It was in Centro Histórico. Memorial was on Paseo de la Reforma just north of Avenida Hidalgo, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: Paseo de la Reforma Norte 37, Ciudad de México 06300, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Joaquín Miguel Gutiérrez (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Manuel Buendía (about 150 meters away); Temple of San Hipólito y Casiano (about 210 meters away); The Temple of San Hipólito (about 240 meters away); Franz Mayer Museum (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); First Mass Arrest of Gays in Mexico (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Temple of San Juan de Dios (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Hospital of San Hipólito (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Also see . . . México Mágico and the Statues of the Paseo de la Reforma. The text for the missing marker is from this excellent site (in Spanish) dedicated to Mexican history in general, including the statues of the Paseo de la Reforma. (Submitted on August 2, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)

Sostenes Rocha statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 24, 2018

2. Sostenes Rocha statue

This view is towards the north along Paseo de la Reforma.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 24, 2018

3. Sostenes Rocha statue

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 2, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.