Veracruz, Mexico — The Gulf Coast (North America)
Monument to the Children Heroes of Chapultepec
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 23, 2019
1. Monument to the Children Heroes of Chapultepec Marker
They Died for the Nation
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Mexican-American.
Location. 19° 11.705′ N, 96° 8.089′ W. Memorial is in Veracruz. It is at the intersection of Avenida General Prim and Vνctimas del 25 de Junio, on the left when traveling north on Avenida General Prim. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Veracruz 91700, Mexico. Touch for directions.
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: Friar Martνn de Valencia (within shouting distance of this marker); Chapel of Holy Christ of the Good Voyage (within shouting distance of this marker); Coronel Manuel Gutiιrrez Zamora (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Francisco Javier Clavijero Echegaray (about 150 meters away); 100th Anniversary of Firefighting in Veracruz (about 180 meters away); The Convent of the Bethlehemites (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Veracruz City Museum
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Regarding Monument to the Children Heroes of Chapultepec. There are many of these types of monuments throughout Mexico that give tribute to the six "Children Heroes" (Niρos Hιroes), the Mexican military cadets and a young lieutenant that faced U.S. troops during the Battle of Chapultepec in 1847 during the Mexican-American War and died.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 23, 2019
2. Monument to the Children Heroes of Chapultepec reverse
The monument previously had a plaque of some sort, but it has been removed or stolen.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 23, 2019
3. Monument to the Children Heroes of Chapultepec
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 23, 2019
4. Monument to the Children Heroes of Chapultepec
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 184 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 3, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
