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.

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

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

English translation:
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.

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1912 by Asociación del Colegio Militar.

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. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Memorial is on Emilio Donde just east of Enrico Martínez, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 31573, Mexico. Touch for directions.

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.

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

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 12, 2019

2. Monument to Morelos

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

Monument to Morelos Reverse image. Click for full size.

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4. Monument to Morelos Reverse

The statue of Morelos atop the monument image. Click for full size.

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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 Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 21, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.