Yuriria, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
General José María Magaña
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 21, 2019
1. General José María Magaña Marker
This house belonged to the famous insurgent fighter and dignified Republican member of the military, General José María Magaña, who died in Valle de Santiago in 1872.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 20° 12.772′ N, 101° 7.891′ W. Memorial is in Yuriria, Guanajuato. It is on Benito Juárez just north of Portal Morelos, on the left when traveling north. Benito Juárez and Portal Morelos are pedestrian-only here in front of the Presidencia Municipal of Yuriria. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Yuriria GTO 38940, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Central Mexico and in the Bajío. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Miguel Hidalgo in Yuriria (within shouting distance of this marker); Presidencia Municipal / Palacio Municipal / City Hall Town (within shouting distance of this marker); Monument to Friar Diego de Chávez (within shouting distance of this marker); Yuriria Named a City (within shouting distance of this marker); Convent of Saint Augustine of Yuriria (within shouting distance of this marker); Joaquín López Arias (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Miguel Ramírez Tinoco (about 90 meters away); Ex Convento de San Pablo; Founded by Agustinians (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yuriria.
Other markers no longer nearby. The Yuriria Cultural Center (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Former Convent of San Agustín (was about 90 meters away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 21, 2019
2. General José María Magaña Marker
The marker can be seen to the left of a door underneath this corridor.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 21, 2019
3. General José María Magaña's house is to the left in this view
Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 634 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 30, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
