Aguascalientes, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Catarino Arriola Rochín

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2019

1. Catarino Arriola Rochín Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

El dia 23 de Abril de 1915 fue fusilado Catarino Arriola Rochin Superintendente de Trenes de la Division Centro, en la barda poniente de los talleres del ferrocarril de esta ciudad, por ordenes del General Franciso Villa, disgustado por el incumplimiento de sus disposiciones en el movimiento de sus trenes militares.
En memoria de un hecho histórico.
Asociación Amigos del Ferrocarril y Gobierno del Estado.
23 de Abril del 2002.

English translation:
On April 23, 1915 Catarino Arriola Rochín, Superintendent of Trains of the Central Division, was shot just west of the railroad workshops of this city, on the orders of General Franciso Villa, who was displeased by the lack of movement of his military trains.
In memory of a historical fact.
Association of Friends of the Railroad and the State Government.
April 23, 2002.

Erected 2002 by Asociación Amigos del Ferrocarril y Gobierno del Estado de Aguascalientes.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is April 23, 1915.

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21° 53.017′ N, 102° 16.85′ W. Marker is in Aguascalientes. Marker is on 28 de Agosto just north of Alameda, on the right when traveling north. The marker is part of a group of markers just west of the old train depot of Aguascalientes, in a small park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Aguascalientes 20259, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ventura Salazar Ramírez (within shouting distance of this marker); The Aguascalientes Railroad Depot Neighborhood (within shouting distance of this marker); Benito Juárez (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Aguascalientes Independence Heroes (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Ex-Pious School or School of Christ (approx. 1.6 kilometers away); El Parian (approx. 1.6 kilometers away); José María Chávez Alonso (approx. 1.6 kilometers away); General Eulalio Gutiérrez (approx. 1.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aguascalientes.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2019

2. Catarino Arriola Rochín Marker

The marker is one of many near the old Aguascalientes train depot, in this group of markers dedicated to railroad workers.

An additional Catarino Arriola Rochin bust image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2019

3. An additional Catarino Arriola Rochin bust

1875-1915
Esc. Octavio Amador 2004.

An additional tribute to Dr. Hector Francisco Treviño Herrera image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2019

4. An additional tribute to Dr. Hector Francisco Treviño Herrera

Al Sr. Dr. Don Hector Fco. Treviño Herrera
Muchas personas reconoceran sus meritos realizados en la historia media de la Revolucion y de el ferrocarril de nuestro pais., Nosotros hacemos este reconomimiento como dijo San Francisco de Asis: “En vida hermano, en vida.”
A un hombre bueno y con mucha historia, Amigos del Ferrocarril de Aguascalientes A.C.
julio 2008.

English translation:
To Dr. Hector Francisco Treviño Herrera
Many people will acknowledge his merits in the history of the Revolution and the railroad of our country. We leave this recognition as Saint Francis of Assisi said, “In life, brother, in life.”
A good man with history, Friends of the Railroad of Aguascalientes
July 2008.

An additional tribute to Felipe Pescador Valles image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2019

5. An additional tribute to Felipe Pescador Valles

1907 LXII Aniverario 1971
Felipe Pescador Valles
Iniciador de la mexicanización de los ferrocarriles nacionales
Aguascalientes, Ags., 17 de julio de 1971.
Iniciativa de: Jesus Rangel Aldana.

English translation:
1907 LXII Aniverario 1971
Felipe Pescador Valles
Initiator of the Mexicanization of the National Railways
Aguascalientes, Ags., July 17, 1971.
Initiative of: Jesus Rangel Aldana

Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 17, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.