Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Plaza de la República
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
1. Plaza de la República Marker
Para rendir homenaje a dos ilustres mexicanos el gobierno de Michoacan erigio las estatuas de los Generales Republicanos
Epitacio Huerta y Santos Degollado.
Las descubrió el C. Lic. Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Presidente de la Republica, siendo Gobernador del Estado el C. Lic. David Franco Rodriguez.
julio 1962.
Plaza of the Republic
In order to provide a tribute to two illustrious Mexicans, the Government of the State of Michoacán erected the statues of the Republican Generals
Epitacio Huerta and Santos Degollado.
They were inaugurated by Adolfo López Mateos, President of the Republic during the government of David Franco Rodríguez, Governor of the State.
July 1962.
Erected 1962.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1962.
Location. 19° 42.309′ N, 101° 11.511′ W. Marker is in Morelia, Michoacán
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Del Carmen Square (within shouting distance of this marker); General Santos Degollado (within shouting distance of this marker); Del Carmen Church (within shouting distance of this marker); General Mariano Matamoros (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Foundation of Morelia (about 150 meters away); In Memory of the Victims of September 15, 2008 Attack (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); "Galeana" Portal (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Cathedral of Morelia (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morelia.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
2. Plaza de la República Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
3. The statue of Epitacio Huerta in the Plaza de la República
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
4. The statue of Santos Degollado in the Plaza de la República
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
