Centro histórico de Morelia , Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
José María Morelos
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
1. José María Morelos Marker
El inmortal José Ma. Morelos nació en esta casa el 30 de setiembre de 1765.
16 de sete. de 1881.
Marcador adicional:
En esta casa nacio Jose Maria Morelos
La consagro Monumento Nacional Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Presidente de Mexico
siendo Gobernador de Michoacan Agustin Arriaga Rivera
Morelia 30 de Sept. de 1965
The immortal José María Morelos was born in this house on September 30, 1765.
September 16, 1881.
Additional marker:
In this house was born José María Morelos
It was dedicated as a National Monument by Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, President of Mexico, while the Governor of Michoacán was Agustín Arriaga Rivera
Morelia, September 30, 1965
Erected 1881.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Man-Made Features • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, US Indian. A significant day of the year for for this entry is September 30.
Location. 19° 42.048′ N, 101° 11.545′ W. Marker is in Morelia, Michoacán. It is in Centro histórico de Morelia. It is on García Obeso just south of La Corregidora, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near
this page online
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: The Lancasterian Normal Schools (a few steps from this marker); Birth House of Morelos (within shouting distance of this marker); Augustinians in Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple of San Agustín (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Adolfo Maillefert (about 120 meters away); House of General Morelos (about 150 meters away); Martyrs of Liberty (about 150 meters away); Benito Juárez Garcia (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morelia.
Also see . . . José María Morelos. (Submitted on January 31, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
2. An additional José María Morelos Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
3. José María Morelos Marker
The featured marker is on the eastern side of what is now the Morelos Birth House Museum. It is close to the area where the house that Morelos was born in was previously located.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
4. An additional José María Morelos Marker
The additional marker is to the left of the entrance to what is now a museum dedicated to the life of Morelos.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
5. José María Morelos by Jerzo Castillo A. at the Morelos Birth House Museum
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
6. An additional José María Morelos Marker
Just inside and to the right of the museum is this additional marker placed on the 200th anniversary of the beginning of the struggle for Mexican Independence. It is dedicated to José María Morelos y Pavón and was placed by Leonel Godoy Rangel, the Governor of the State of Michoacán on September 30, 2010.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 305 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 31, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 6. submitted on February 9, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
