Colonia San Miguel Chapultepec I Sección in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Molino de Rey War Memorial
Strenvis Civibvs
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in praelio profvnderant
VI. id. septemb
A.D. MDCCCXLVII
Mexic. resp
tanti beneficii memor
tantvmove exemplvm posteris praebems
H.M.C.
Vota pvblica
Eivsod. reip. svmm. praeses
Ig. Comonfort
adimplere cvravit
A.D. MDCCCLVI
de los ilustres y esforzados mexicanos que combatiendo en defensa de su patria le hicieron el sacrificio de sus vidas
en este mismo lugar el dia 8 de septiembre de 1847
La Nacion Mexicana
Consagra este monumento
de gratitud de honor y de gloria
siendo Presidente de la Republica
Ig. Comonfort
1856.
Lucas Balderas ∙ Juan Aguayo ∙ Francisco Paz ∙ José Ma. Olvera ∙ Tiburcio Gonzalez ∙ José Ma. Mateos ∙ Rafael Sanches ∙ Manuel y Enriquez ∙ Francisco Hernandez ∙ Joaquin Bravo ∙ Enrique Ybañez ∙ Miguel Carrasco ∙ Simon Reyes ∙ Jose Ma. Camacho ∙ Agustin, Farfan
Antonio Leon ∙ Gregorio Gelati ∙ Pedro Mendez ∙ Manuel Varela ∙ Juan Delgadillo ∙ José Ma. Uribe ∙ Miguel Garcia ∙ Margarito Suazo ∙ Mariano Martinez ∙ Julio Acosta ∙ Macario Macias ∙ Luis Martinez ∙ Luis Arreaga
Latin translation of the monument dedication
To the memory of the illustrious and brave Mexicans that, fighting in defense of their country, sacrificed their lives to her in this very place on September 8, 1847
The Mexican Nation
Dedicates this monument
of gratitude, honor and glory,
under President of the Republic
Ignacio Comonfort
1856.
Lucas Balderas ∙ Juan Aguayo ∙ Francisco Paz ∙ José María Olvera ∙ Tiburcio González ∙ José María Mateos ∙ Rafael Sanches ∙ Manuel y Enríquez ∙ Francisco Hernández ∙ Joaquín Bravo ∙ Enrique Ybañez ∙ Miguel Carrasco ∙ Simón Reyes ∙ José María Camacho ∙ Agustín Farfán
Antonio León ∙ Gregorio Gelati ∙ Pedro Méndez ∙ Manuel Varela ∙ Juan Delgadillo ∙ José María Uribe ∙ Miguel Garcia ∙ Margarito Suazo ∙ Mariano Martínez ∙ Julio Acosta ∙ Macario Macias ∙ Luis Martínez ∙ Luis Arreaga
Erected 1856.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Mexican-American. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.
Location. 19° 24.983′ N, 99° 11.542′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia San Miguel Chapultepec I Sección. Memorial is on Molino del Rey just south of Fernando Alencastre, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 11850, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Blakely Cannon (here, next to this marker); 68-pounder Cannon (here, next to this marker); 24-pounder Gribeauval Cannon (here, next to this marker); 24-pounder Cannon (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named 24-pounder Cannon (a few steps from this marker); 12-inch Cannon (a few steps from this marker); 12-inch Howitzer (a few steps from this marker); 24-pounder Howitzer (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on September 22, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.