Quetzaltenango, Guatemala — Central America
The Soldiers Monument of Quetzaltenango
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 26, 2018
1. The Soldiers Monument of Quetzaltenango Marker
La Municipalidad de Quezaltenango al soldado desconocido que murió por la patria
La Facultad de Derecho y Notariado de Occidente al Lic. Sinforoso Aguilar
13 Set. de 1897
Capitan Saturnino Pleites
Oct. 3 de 1897
Juan Aparicio H.
Setbre. 13 de 1897
El odio a los tiranos los hizo martires
El amor a la libertad los hizo heroes
The Municipality of Quezaltenango to the unknown soldier who died for the nation
The Law and Notary Faculty of the West to Sinforoso Aguilar
September 13, 1897
Capitan Saturnino Pleites
October 3, 1897
Juan Aparicio H.
September 13, 1897
The hatred of tyrants made them martyrs
The love of freedom made them heroes
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.
Location. 14° 50.179′ N, 91° 31.696′ W. Marker is in Quetzaltenango. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of 20 Avenida and 8a Calle, on the left
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Foundation of the Quetzaltenango Cemetery (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); 100th Anniversary of the Marimba Ideal (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); 100th Anniversary of the Birth of the Poet Osmundo Arriola (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Justo Rufino Barrios (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Mother María Encarnación Rosal (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Dr. Rodolfo Robles (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); World Record for a Marathon While Jumping Rope (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Los Altos Electric Railway (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quetzaltenango.
Regarding The Soldiers Monument of Quetzaltenango. The monument and graves give tribute to the Revolution of 1897, when Quetzaltenango rose up against the anti-democratic abuses of Guatemalan President José María Reyna Barrios. The revolution was put down and the leaders, including the three men buried here at the monument, were shot by firing squad or killed in battle.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 26, 2018
2. The Soldiers Monument of Quetzaltenango Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 26, 2018
3. The Soldiers Monument of Quetzaltenango Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 26, 2018
4. The Soldiers Monument of Quetzaltenango Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 17, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
