Veracruz, Mexico — The Gulf Coast
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. ∙ José Evaristo Molina ∙ Bartolome Flores. ∙ José Nicasio Arismendi ∙ José Ignacio Murillo ∙ José 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 . ∙ José Evaristo Molina ∙ Bartolome Flores. ∙ José Nicasio Arismendi ∙ José Ignacio Murillo ∙ José 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. Marker is in Veracruz. Memorial is on Avenida Valentín Gómez Farías just north of Calle Ignacio López Rayón, on
this page online
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 José 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 Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
