San Luis Potosí, Mexico — The Northeast (and Central Highlands)
Tribute to the Heroes of Mexican Independence
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019
1. Tribute to the Heroes of Mexican Independence Marker
This original marker was placed in 1910 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the struggle for Mexican Independence.
La niñez de las escuelas oficiales de esta capital
a los
Heroes de la Independencia.
Aldama ∙ Abasolo ∙ Lanzagorta ∙ Hidalgo ∙ Allende ∙ Jimenez ∙ Morelos ∙ N. Bravo ∙ Zapata ∙ Josefa Ortiz ∙ Leona Vicario ∙ Tomasa Esteves
La reconstrucción de este jardín y la ampliación de la Calle de Escobedo fue realizada por el H. Ayuntamiento Const. de la Capital 1953-1955. Con la cooperación del profesorado, la Asociacion de Padres de Familia de la Escuela Federal Tipo “21 de Agosto”, del Jardin de Niños y permisionarios del Sitio 2 de Automoviles.
Ismael Salas, Gobernador Const. del Estado, Nicolas Perez Cerrillo, Presidente Municipal, lo entregaron al pueblo potosino el 8 de mayo de 1953 como justa celebración del Año de Hidalgo.
1810 - 1910
The children of the official schools of this capital give this tribute to the Heroes of Independence
Aldama ∙ Abasolo ∙ Lanzagorta ∙ Hidalgo ∙ Allende ∙ Jiménez ∙ Morelos ∙ N. Bravo ∙ Zapata ∙ Josefa Ortiz ∙ Leona Vicario ∙ Tomasa Esteves
The reconstruction of this park and the extension of Calle Escobedo was carried out by the Honorable and Constitutional City Hall of the Capital, 1953-1955, with the cooperation of the faculty, the Parents' Association of the Federal School Type "21 de Agosto", of the Children's Garden and the permit holders of Site Two for Automobiles.
Ismael Salas, Constitutional Governor of the State and Nicolás Pérez Cerrillo, Municipal President, provide this tribute in name of the people of Potosí on May 8, 1953 as a just celebration of the Year of Hidalgo.
Erected 1910
this page online
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Parks & Recreational Areas • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 1953.
Location. 22° 9.162′ N, 100° 58.465′ W. Memorial is in San Luis Potosí. It is on Calle de los Bravo just west of Juan Sarabia, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: San Luis Potosí 78000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Northern Mexico, in the Bajío, and in the Sierra Madre. Globally, it is in North America and the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Temple of San Juan de Dios / Former Model School (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple of San Juan de Dios (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple of Carmen and Ex-Convent of the Barefoot Carmelite Religious Order (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line);
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019
2. Tribute to the Heroes of Mexican Independence Marker
Around the top of the monument are inscribed the names of twelve persons that contributed to the independence movement. This monument is unusual in that it was probably one of the first to include the names of three women heroines, seen here in this view.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019
3. Tribute to the Heroes of Mexican Independence Marker
This additional marker was placed during the celebrations around the 200th anniversary of the birth of Hidalgo (May 8, 1753).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019
4. Tribute to the Heroes of Mexican Independence Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
