Huichapan, Hidalgo, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
General Pedro María Anaya
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 6, 2018
1. General Pedro María Anaya Marker
Pedro Maria Anaya
Heroe de Churubusco
20 de agosto de 1847
Huichapan Hgo. Agosto 1978
To the memory of General Pedro María Anaya
Hero of Churubusco
August 20, 1847
Huichapan, Hidalgo, August 1978
Erected 1978.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Mexican-American.
Location. 20° 22.309′ N, 99° 39.021′ W. Memorial is in Huichapan, Hidalgo. It is on Avenida Pedro María Anaya just north of Silviano Gómez, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Huichapan HGO 42400, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Central Mexico, specifically in the Sierra Madre, and in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, Mesoamerica, and 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 walking distance of this marker: Benito Juárez (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); First Celebration of the Mexican Independence Proclamation
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Regarding General Pedro María Anaya. General Pedro María Anaya was a member of the Mexican military, born in Huichapan, Hidalgo. He led the Mexican forces against the United States of America at the Battle of Churubusco on August 20, 1847, just outside of Mexico City. The Mexican forces were outnumbered by 2 to 1 and fought to the last of their ammunition. General Anaya, when asked during the surrender to General Twiggs to turn over any left over ammunition, famously replied, "¡Si hubiera parque, no estaría usted aquí!" (If I had any ammunition, you wouldn't be here!).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 6, 2018
2. General Pedro María Anaya Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 6, 2018
3. General Pedro María Anaya Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 6, 2018
4. General Pedro María Anaya
Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 598 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 12, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
