Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018
1. Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez Marker
En esta casa murió Doña Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez 3 de mayo de 1829
Catálogo de la Insp. Gral. de Monumentos Artísticos e Hístoricos.
In this house died Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez on May 3, 1829.
Catalog of the Inspector General of Artistic and Historic Monuments
Erected by Catálogo de la Inspección General de Monumentos Artísticos e Hístoricos.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Wars, Non-US • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is May 3, 1829.
Location. 19° 26.105′ N, 99° 7.777′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Calle del Carmen just south of Justo Sierra, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Captain Juan Chavarria de Valera (within shouting distance of this marker); Ocelotl-Cuauhxicalli (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Templo Mayor Museum (about 120 meters away); Mexican Society of Geography and Statistics
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Regarding Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez. María Josefa Crescencia Ortiz Téllez- Girón, popularly known as Doña Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez or La Corregidora (April 19, 1773 – March 2, 1829) was an insurgent and supporter of the Mexican War of Independence, which fought for independence against Spain, in the early 19th century. She was married to Miguel Domínguez, corregidor of the city of Querétaro, hence her nickname. This marker includes the wrong date for her death, which was March 2.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018
2. Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez Marker
The marker is to the left of the main entryway to the building in the center of this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 315 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
