Colonia Tlatelolco in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Francisco Leyva
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 19° 27.048′ N, 99° 7.973′ W. Marker was in Ciudad de México. It was in Colonia Tlatelolco. It was on Avenida Paseo de la Reforma just south of Manuel González, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: Avenida Paseo de La Reforma 680, Ciudad de México 06900, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it was in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it found 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 location: The Tecpan throughout time (about 150 meters away); The Pulque Customs House (about 210 meters away); José Guadalupe Posada (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Samuel Hahnemann (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Cuitlahuac (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Small Area of Tlatelolco (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Architectonic puzzle: The façade of Tecpan (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Tlatelolco Massacre of October 2, 1968 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Other markers no longer nearby. José Diego Fernández (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Santos Degollado (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); José María Iglesias (was about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Vicente Riva Palacio (was about 150 meters away but has been confirmed missing); Ignacio Manuel Altamirano (was about 150 meters away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Francisco Leyva.
Statue erected by the State of Morelos by sculptor Ricardo Ponzanelli.
(1839 - 1912)
He was born in Jilotepec de Abasolo, Mexico. He fought with the Central and Eastern Army against the French invaders, and was in command of the guerrillas that harassed the imperialist troops in 1867. Having fought for the founding of the State of Morelos, he occupied its first governorship in the year of 1869. He died in Cuernavaca.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.

