Colonia Bosque de Chapultepec I Sección in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Monument to José Martí
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 10, 2019
1. Monument to José Martí Marker
Este monumento cuyo autor es el escultor Poube, fue donado por el Afejismo (organización masónica cubana), e instalado en el Bosque el 28 de enero de 1953, como símbolo de los vínculos establecidos entre Cuba y México durante los últimos 50 años.
En el monumento se señalan las fechas conmemorativas del nacimiento y la muerte de José Martí.
Monument to José Martí
This monument, whose author was the sculptor Poube, was donated by the Afejismo (Cuban Masonic organization), and installed in the Chapultepec Forest on January 28, 1953, as a symbol of the links established between Cuba and Mexico during the last 50 years.
The monument marks the commemorative dates of the birth and death of José Martí.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is January 28, 1953.
Location. 19° 24.936′ N, 99° 11.271′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Bosque
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Regionally, this marker 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: Ahuehuetes of Chapultepec (about 240 meters away, measured in a direct line); King Nezahualcóyotl's Causeway (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Mexican Presidential Residence Miguel Alemán (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); a different marker also named Ahuehuetes of Chapultepec (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Canadian Totem (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Fallen Mexican Officers of the Battle of Molino del Rey (approx. half a kilometer away); Captains Gustavo Garmendia and Federico Montes (approx. half a kilometer away); 12-pounder Napoleon Cannon (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 10, 2019
2. The additional Afejismo tablet on the Monument to José Martí
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 10, 2019
3. Monument to José Martí and Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 10, 2019
4. Bust from the Monument to José Martí
Unfortunately, the dates mentioned in the marker text do not appear on the monument at the present.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 279 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 28, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
