Acambay in Municipality of Acambay, Estado de Mexico, Mexico — The Central Highlands

Foundation of the "Acambayense League"

By J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2019

1. Foundation of the "Acambayense League" Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

El 12 de octubre de 1925, los hijos de Acambay, radicados en el D.F., fundamos la “Liga Acambayense”, llevando en el pensamiento la educación de la niñez de nuestro pueblo por la patria y por la raza.
Mexico, D.F., octubre 12 de 1955.

English translation:
On October 12, 1925, the sons of Acambay based in Mexico City founded the "Acambayense League", in order to support the education of our people’s children - for the country and our race.
Mexico City, October 12, 1955.

Erected 1955.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education.

Location. 19° 57.344′ N, 99° 50.582′ W. Marker is in Acambay, Estado de Mexico, in Municipality of Acambay. Marker is on Dr. Ruiz Castañeda just west of Francisco Sarabia, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Acambay, Estado de Mexico 50300, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Parish and Ex Convent of San Miguel Arcángel (a few steps from this marker); Parish Church of San Miguel Arcángel

An additional marker for the Manuel Ávila Camacho School's dedication in 1947 image. Click for full size.

By J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2019

2. An additional marker for the Manuel Ávila Camacho School's dedication in 1947

Escuela “Manuel Avila Camacho”
Construida por el Gobierno del Estado durante la administración del C. Alfredo del Mazo V. e inaugurada por el Presidente de la Republica C. Lic. Miguel Aleman el 6 de junio de 1947.
…Ing. … de Valle.
Administrador …Manuel del Mazo

(within shouting distance of this marker); Maximiliano Ruiz Castañeda (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The 1921 Acambay Earthquake (about 90 meters away); Execution of Lindoro Cajiga (about 90 meters away); Mexican Independence, Revolution and Acambay Earthquake (about 90 meters away); History of Acambay (about 90 meters away); Otomíes of Acambay (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Acambay.

By J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2019

3. Foundation of the "Acambayense League" Marker

The featured marker is to the right of the main entrance to the Manuel Ávila Camacho School. The additional marker is over the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Querétaro, Mexico. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 5, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Querétaro, Mexico.