Veracruz, Mexico — The Gulf Coast (North America)
Independence Heroes of Veracruz
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 23, 2019
1. Independence Heroes of Veracruz Marker
29 de julio de 1812. ∙ 15 de septbre de 1910.
Cayetano Perez. ∙ Jos้ Evaristo Molina ∙ Bartolome Flores. ∙ Jos้ Nicasio Arismendi ∙ Jos้ Ignacio Murillo ∙ Jos้ Prudencio Silva
Gloria y gratitude eternas
To the Heroic Sons of Veracruz, first to sacrifice for the independence of the country.
July 29, 1812. ∙ September 15, 1910.
Cayetano Perez . ∙ Jos้ Evaristo Molina ∙ Bartolome Flores. ∙ Jos้ Nicasio Arismendi ∙ Jos้ Ignacio Murillo ∙ Jos้ Prudencio Silva
Eternal glory and gratitude
Erected 1910.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is July 29, 1812.
Location. 19° 11.877′ N, 96° 8.005′ W. Memorial is in Veracruz. It is on Avenida Valentํn G๓mez Farํas just north of Calle Ignacio L๓pez Ray๓n, on the right
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Regionally, this memorial is in the Gulf Coast and in the Sierra Madre. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, in a Gulf of Mexico state, on the Ring of Fire, 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 Bastion of Santiago (within shouting distance of this marker); The Convent of the Bethlehemites (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); 100th Anniversary of Firefighting in Veracruz (about 180 meters away); Julio S. Montero Plaza (about 180 meters away); Lieutenant Jos้ Azueta (about 210 meters away); The Veracruz City Museum (about 240 meters away); The Mexican Naval Academy (about 240 meters away); Francisco Javier Clavijero Echegaray (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Veracruz.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 23, 2019
2. Independence Heroes of Veracruz Marker
The marker is attached to the western side of the Bastion of Santiago, supposedly near where these six men named on the marker were executed for conspiring against the Spanish during the Mexican struggle for independence.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 272 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
