Aguascalientes, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Catarino Arriola Rochín
En memoria de un hecho histórico.
Asociación Amigos del Ferrocarril y Gobierno del Estado.
23 de Abril del 2002.
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.
Location. 21° 53.017′ N, 102° 16.85′ W. Marker is in Aguascalientes. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and in the Bajío. Globally, it is in North America and the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
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
4. An additional tribute to Dr. Hector Francisco 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.
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.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2019
5. An additional tribute to Felipe Pescador Valles
Felipe Pescador Valles
Iniciador de la mexicanización de los ferrocarriles nacionales
Aguascalientes, Ags., 17 de julio de 1971.
Iniciativa de: Jesus Rangel Aldana.
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 Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 423 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 17, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.


