Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
General Ignacio Zaragoza
El General Ignacio Zaragoza vencedor del ejercito extranjero que ataco Puebla el 5 de Mayo de 1862 habito esta casa
Como homenaje a su memoria coloca esta placa la Direccion General de Accion Educativa Recreativa de Reforma Social del Departamento del Distrito Federal
Mexico, D.F. 5 de Mayo de MCMXXX
General Ignacio Zaragoza, victorious against the foreign army that attacked Puebla on May 5, 1862, lived in this house.
As a tribute to his memory, this plaque was placed by the General Directorate of Recreational Educational Action of Social Reform of the Department of the Federal District
Mexico, DF, May 5, 1930
Erected 1930 by Dirección General de Acción Educativa Recreativa de Reforma Social del Departamento del Distrito Federal.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is May 5, 1862.
Location. 19° 25.881′ N, 99° 7.724′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Corregidora just east of La Academia, on the left when traveling east. 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. José María de Agreda y Sánchez (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mariano Matamoros (about 120 meters away); House of Andés Quintana Roo and Leona Vicario (about 120 meters away); José Fernando Ramírez (about 150 meters away); First Post Office in New Spain (about 180 meters away); The Lorezana Orphans Home (about 210 meters away); Hospital Amor de Dios (about 210 meters away); Miguel Cabrera (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Regarding General Ignacio Zaragoza. The 'foreign army' in the marker text was the French Army, defeated by General Zaragoza and the Mexican Army in Puebla on May 5, 1862, the reason for the annual celebration of 'Cinco de Mayo'.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.