Acambay, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Mexican Independence, Revolution and Acambay Earthquake

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2019

1. Mexican Independence, Revolution and Acambay Earthquake Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Honorable Ayuntamiento Constitucional de Acambay 2009-2012, en testimonio a la conmemoración del Bicentenario del inicio de la Independencia de México 1810-1910
Centenario del inicio de la Revolución Mexicana 1910-2010
Centenario del Sismo de Acambay 1912-2012
Nombres y organizaciones anfitrionas

English translation:
The Honorable Constitutional City Council of Acambay 2009-2012 commemorates the Bicentennial of the beginning of the Independence of Mexico, 1810-1910
The Centenary of the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, 1910-2010
The Centenary of the Earthquake of Acambay, 1912-2012
Names and sponsoring organizations

Erected 2010 by Ayuntamiento Constitucional de Acambay, 2009-20012.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 19° 57.378′ N, 99° 50.626′ W. Memorial is in Acambay, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). It is on Hidalgo just north of Dr. Ruiz Castañeda, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Acambay MEX 50300, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this memorial is in Central Mexico

and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

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: Execution of Lindoro Cajiga (a few steps from this marker); History of Acambay (within shouting distance of this marker); Parish and Ex Convent of San Miguel Arcángel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The 1921 Acambay Earthquake (about 90 meters away); Foundation of the "Acambayense League" (about 90 meters away); Parish Church of San Miguel Arcángel (about 120 meters away); Otomíes of Acambay (about 150 meters away); Maximiliano Ruiz Castañeda (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Acambay.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2019

2. Mexican Independence, Revolution and Acambay Earthquake Marker

The marker is in the southwest corner of the Acambay central park, seen in the background in this view.

A mural on Mexican Independence on the Palacio Municipal of Acambay image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2019

3. A mural on Mexican Independence on the Palacio Municipal of Acambay

The right side of this mural includes Independence figures Hidalgo, Morelos, Allende and Guerrero. Further to the left are Reform and Revolution figures.

A mural including Mexican Revolution figures on the Acambay Palacio Municipal image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2019

4. A mural including Mexican Revolution figures on the Acambay Palacio Municipal

This portion of the mural features Zapata, Villa, Carranza and Madero.

The Acambay Municipal Headquarters (Palacio Municipal) across from the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2019

5. The Acambay Municipal Headquarters (Palacio Municipal) across from the marker

Note the Hñähñú (Otomí) text over the corredor.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 243 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 14, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.