Pueblo Nuevo, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Juan Raya Méndez and J. Merced Sandoval

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 22, 2018

1. Juan Raya Méndez and J. Merced Sandoval Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

1915-2015
Centenario
Defensa Heroica Pueblo Nuevo; Gto.
En memoria
Juan Raya Méndez
J. Merced Sandoval
C.P. Adriana Solórzano Villanueva
Presidenta Municipal
H. Ayuntamiento Constitucional 2012-2015
Pueblo Nuevo; Gto.
02 de Octubre del 2015

English translation:
1915-2015
100th Anniversary of the Heroic Defense of Pueblo Nuevo, Guanajuato
In memory of
Juan Raya Méndez
J. Merced Sandoval
C.P. Adriana Solórzano Villanueva, Municipal President
Honorable Constitutional City Council of 2012-2015, Pueblo Nuevo, Guanajuato
October 2, 2015

Erected 2015 by Honorable Ayuntamiento Constitucional 2012-2015 de Pueblo Nuevo.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 20° 31.507′ N, 101° 22.226′ W. Memorial is in Pueblo Nuevo, Guanajuato. It is at the intersection of Plaza Constitución Sur and Miguel Hidalgo, on the right when traveling east on Plaza Constitución Sur. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Pueblo Nuevo GTO 36890, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Central Mexico

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and in the Bajío.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

and in 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 18 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Unknown Soldier and Emilio Hernández (within shouting distance of this marker); Darío Díaz (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Temple of Solitude (approx. 16.6 kilometers away); Temple of the Convent / Temple of the Third Order (approx. 16.6 kilometers away); Founding of Irapuato (approx. 16.6 kilometers away); Temple of the Convent (approx. 16.6 kilometers away); Temple of the Third Order (approx. 16.6 kilometers away); Plaza Madero (approx. 16.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pueblo Nuevo.

Regarding Juan Raya Méndez and J. Merced Sandoval. On October 2, 1915 the town of Pueblo Nuevo was attacked by around 700 armed men on horseback. The men were most likely ex-members of Villa's revolutionary forces that had been beaten at the Battle of Celaya in August.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 22, 2018

2. Juan Raya Méndez and J. Merced Sandoval Marker

The marker is far to the right in this view.

Some ten men from the town died while attempting to defend their homes. The town was sacked and most valuables stolen. In 2015 this and other markers were placed to mark the locations where the men of the town fell in its defense.

A nearby monument to Miguel Hidalgo in the central park of Pueblo Nuevo image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 22, 2018

3. A nearby monument to Miguel Hidalgo in the central park of Pueblo Nuevo

Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 26, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.