Centro histórico de Morelia , Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Melchor Ocampo
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
1. Melchor Ocampo Marker
Lic. Enrique Peña Nieto
Presidente Constitucional de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos
Lic. Fausto Vallejo Figueroa
Gobernador Constitucional del Estado de Michoacán de Ocampo
Profr. Wilfrido Lázaro Medina
Presidente Municipal de Morelia
En conmemoración del bicentenario del natalicio de Don Melchor Ocampo
Ilustre michoacano ártifice de las Leyes de Reforma.
Morelia, Michoacán, 6 de enero 2014
Enrique Peña Nieto
Constitutional President of the United States of Mexico
Fausto Vallejo Figueroa
Constitutional Governor of the State of Michoacán de Ocampo
Prof. Wilfrido Lázaro Medina
Municipal President of Morelia
In commemoration of the bicentenary of the birth of Melchor Ocampo
Illustrious son of Michoacán, composer of the Reform Laws.
Morelia, Michoacán, January 6, 2014
Erected 2014 by Gobierno de México.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is January 6, 2014.
Location. 19° 42.122′ N, 101° 11.502′ W. Marker is in Morelia, Michoacán. It is in Centro histórico de Morelia. It is on Avenida
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Regionally, this marker is in Western Mexico, in the Bajío, and on the Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, 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: In Memory of the Victims of September 15, 2008 Attack (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cathedral of Morelia (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Morelia Cathedral (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named The Cathedral of Morelia (about 90 meters away); Bisencio Varrocio Escallola (about 90 meters away); Adolfo Maillefert (about 120 meters away); The Lancasterian Normal Schools (about 120 meters away); Martyrs of Liberty (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
2. An additional Melchor Ocampo Marker
This additional tablet includes a quote from Melcho Ocampo and reads:
Es hablando no matandonos como habemos de entendernos
Melchor Ocampo
English translation:
It is through talking, not killing each other, that we come to an understanding.
Melchor Ocampo
Melchor Ocampo
It is through talking, not killing each other, that we come to an understanding.
Melchor Ocampo
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
3. An additional Melchor Ocampo Marker
This additional marker on the monument's reverse notes the 2010 remodeling of the Mechor Ocampo Plaza in celebration of the bicentennial of the beginning of the struggle for Mexican Independence in 1810.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
4. Melchor Ocampo monument and Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
5. Tree of the Liberals
Near the Melchor Ocampo monument and marker is the 'Tree of the Liberals', including another quote from Ocampo. It reads:
Arbol de los Liberales
Ser Liberal en todo cuesta trabajo porque se require ser hombre en todo
Melchor Ocampo
English translation:
Tree of the Liberals
To be a Liberal in everything is difficult, because it means being a true man in everything.
Melchor Ocampo
Ser Liberal en todo cuesta trabajo porque se require ser hombre en todo
Melchor Ocampo
Tree of the Liberals
To be a Liberal in everything is difficult, because it means being a true man in everything.
Melchor Ocampo
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 354 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 29, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
