Colonia Guerrero in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Cecilio Chi
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 24, 2018
1. Cecilio Chi 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.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Wars, Non-US.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 19° 26.532′ N, 99° 8.493′ W. Marker was in Ciudad de México. It was in Colonia Guerrero. It was at the intersection of Paseo de la Reforma and Calle Magnolia, on the right when traveling south on Paseo de la Reforma. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06300, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it was in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Simón Bolívar (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Mariachi and the "El Tenampa" Cantina
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Other markers no longer nearby. Jacinto Pat (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); José María Lafragua (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); General Eulogio Parra Espinosa (was about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); General Bibiano Dávalos López (was about 90 meters away but has been confirmed missing); Manuel Doblado (was about 90 meters away but has been confirmed missing); General Manuel Márquez de León (was about 150 meters away but has been confirmed missing); Clodomiro Cota Márquez (was about 150 meters away but has been confirmed missing); One of the Oldest Pulque Dispensaries (was approx. 0.4 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing);
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 24, 2018
2. Cecilio Chi statue
Regarding Cecilio Chi.
Estatua erigida por el estado de Quintana Roo. Escultor Antonio Castellanos. Nació en Tepic,. Q.R. Caudillo de la Guerra de Castas. Firmó el tratado de Tzucocob, único convenio derivado de esa contienda, que concedió un gobierno de integración de los pueblos indígenas.
English translation:
Cecilio Chi
Statue erected by the state of Quintana Roo. The sculptor was Antonio Castellanos. He was born in Tepic, Quintana Roo. He was an indigenous leader during the Caste War. He signed the Treaty of Tzucocob, the only agreement derived from that conflict, which granted a government of integration of indigenous peoples.
(Source: http://www.mexicomaxico.org and the contributor’s translation)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 247 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
