Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Monument to Morelos
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 12, 2019
1. Monument to Morelos
Originally the name of Matamoros was in the space directly above the cannon.
A Morelos
El Ejercito National
Matamoros
Se erigió por iniciativa de la Asociación del Colegio Militar
Bravo
Se inauguró el 2 de mayo de 1912 Centenario del Sitio de Cuautla
Galeana
Siendo presidente interino de la República el C. Francisco L. de la Barra y Secretario de Guerra el Sr. General José González Salas, se procedió a la erección de este monumento. Se inauguró siendo presidente de la República el C. Francisco I. Madero, y Secretario de Guerra el Sr. General Ángel García Peña
Ayala
To Morelos
The National Army
Matamoros
This monument erected on the initiative of the Association of the Military School
Bravo
This monument inaugurated on May 2, 1912, Centennial of the Site of Cuautla
Galeana
As interim President of the Republic, Francisco León de la Barra and Secretary of War, General José González Salas, the monument was erected. Francisco I. Madero inaugurated it as President of the Republic, and General Ángel García Peña as Secretary of War.
Erected
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Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Hispanic Americans • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is May 2, 1912.
Location. 19° 25.794′ N, 99° 8.962′ W. Memorial is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Emilio Donde just east of Enrico Martínez, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 31573, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, 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 walking distance of this marker: José María Morelos y Pavón Imprisoned at La Ciudadela (within shouting distance of this marker); Assassination of Gustavo Madero and Adolfo Bassó (within shouting distance of this marker); Miguel Constanzo's Tobacco Project (within shouting distance of this marker); Coronel Donato Guerra Orozco (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Avenida Balderas 67 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Museum of Popular Art (approx. half a kilometer away); Andrés Quintana Roo (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Miguel Lerdo de Tejada (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Other markers no longer nearby. La Nueva Era (was approx. 0.4 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing); Luis Rodríguez Alconedo (was approx. half
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 12, 2019
2. Monument to Morelos
Regarding Monument to Morelos. This monument is dedicated to José María Morelos y Pavón, the leader of the second phase of Mexican Independence after Hidalgo's death. The monument also includes the names of Morelos' fellow independence fighters: Matamoros, Bravo and Galeana. The monument commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Siege of Cuautla where all fought together in a pivotal battle against the Spanish. Although the insurgents eventually gave up the city under siege, it allowed them time to regroup their forces and delay the Spanish efforts to eliminate the ongoing revolution for independence. The monument is also fitting as it was placed just north of La Ciudadela (The Citadel) where Morelos was imprisoned before being taken to his execution in Ecatepec in 1815.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 12, 2019
3. Monument to Morelos
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 12, 2019
4. Monument to Morelos Reverse
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 12, 2019
5. The statue of Morelos atop the monument
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 12, 2019
6. Monument to Morelos
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 521 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 21, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
