Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico — The Northeast (North America)

House of the Eagles

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 24, 2019

1. House of the Eagles Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Conocida como “Casa de las Águilas”, fue residencia del gobernador José María Ortega y fue también cuartel de las fuerzas extranjeras durante la invasión Americana, 1846-1848
R. Ayuntamiento de Monterrey
1997-2000

English translation:
Known as the "House of the Eagles", it was the residence of Governor José María Ortega and was also the headquarters of foreign forces during the American invasion, 1846-1848
Monterrey City Hall
1997-2000

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Man-Made Features • War, Mexican-American.

Location. 25° 39.995′ N, 100° 18.473′ W. Marker is in Monterrey, Nuevo León. Marker is on Morelos just east of Dr. José María Coss, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monterrey NLE 64000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Juan José Hinojosa (within shouting distance of this marker); Retreat Position of the Mexican Army (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Epigmenio R. Melo

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(about 120 meters away); Eugenio Castillón and Venustiano Carranza (about 150 meters away); The Monterrey Casino (about 210 meters away); Ampudia's Headquarters and Powder Storage (about 210 meters away); Pope John Paul II's Monterrey Visit (about 210 meters away); Commerce Beacon (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterrey.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 24, 2019

2. House of the Eagles Marker

The marker is to the left of the main entryway. Note a metal eagle over the window to the left of the entryway.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 267 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.