Centro histórico de Morelia , Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)

Martyrs of Liberty

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019

1. Martyrs of Liberty Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

La Junta Patriótica del Cuartel Cuatro, en testimonio de admiración, á los ciudadanos José M. Méndez, Gregorio Mier, Cristóbal Cortés, José M. Cisneros, Francisco Godínez, Ruperto Castañeda, Agustín Castañeda, Ignacio Ortiz, y Antonio Mier, Mártires de la Libertad, traidoramente sacrificados en este sitio, el 8 de diciembre de 1830.
1910

English translation
The Patriotic Board of the Fourth Barracks provide this testimony of admiration to the citizens José M. Méndez, Gregorio Mier, Cristóbal Cortés, José M. Cisneros, Francisco Godínez, Ruperto Castañeda, Agustín Castañeda, Ignacio Ortiz, and Antonio Mier, Martyrs of Liberty, treacherously sacrificed on this site on December 8, 1830.
1910

Erected 1910 by La Junta Patriótica del Cuartel Cuatro.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is December 8, 1830.

Location. 19° 42.121′ N, 101° 11.578′ W. Memorial is in Morelia, Michoacán. It is in Centro histórico de Morelia. It is on Allende just east of Hidalgo, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near

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this postal address: Allende 695, Morelia MIC 58000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial 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: Benito Juárez Garcia (a few steps from this marker); The Cathedral of Morelia (within shouting distance of this marker); Bisencio Varrocio Escallola (within shouting distance of this marker); House of José Mariano y Nicolás Michelena (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza of the Martyrs and Founding of Morelia (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Consistorial House (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named The Cathedral of Morelia (about 120 meters away); Morelia Cathedral (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morelia.

Regarding Martyrs of Liberty. In the turbulent

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019

2. Martyrs of Liberty Marker

years after Mexican Independence, the ex-Revolutionary fighter Vicente Guerrero was elected President of Mexico. He was ousted in a coup and eventually captured and executed, shocking the young nation. The group of men executed here in December, 1830 had supported his return to the presidency.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 237 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 30, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.