Aguascalientes, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
José María Chávez Alonso
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2019
1. José María Chávez Alonso Marker
Although the column includes many markers, it is the resting place of the remains of this military leader who fought against the French Second Empire in Aguascalientes.
Plaza de la Patria
Se le impone este nombre a la antigua Plaza de Armas, en ocasión de haber sido remodelada. Las obras respectivas fueron realizadas por el Gobierno del Estado. Con el esfuerzo del pueblo de Aguascalientes, a quien se le entregan para su beneficio. Las inauguro el C. Presidente de la Republica
Febrero de 1986
Homenaje del pueblo y gobierno de Aguascalientes al Procer Don Jose Maria Chavez Alonso
Sacrificado en aras de la patria
Aquí están sus restos
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Columna de la Exedra
Siglo XIX
Testimonio de gratitud en su centenario luctuoso al gran escultor finisecular Jesus Fructuoso Contreras artífice del águila que domina los cielos de nuestra ciudad
Aguascalientes Ags 13 de julio 2002
Instituto Cultural de Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes a Manuel M. Ponce
Plaza of the Nation
This name is imposed on the old Plaza of Arms, on the occasion of its having been remodeled. The respective works were carried out by the State Government, together with the effort of the people of Aguascalientes, to whom
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Tribute of the people and government of Aguascalientes to the leader José María Chávez Alonso
Sacrificed for the sake of the country
Here rest his remains
May 4, 1987
The Exedra Column
19th century
A testimony of gratitude on the mournful centenary of the death of the great sculptor Jesús Fructuoso Contreras, architect of this column’s eagle that dominates the skies of our city
Aguascalientes, Ags., July 13, 2002
Cultural Institute of Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes to Manuel M. Ponce
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1986.
Location. 21° 52.843′ N, 102° 17.754′ W. Marker is in Aguascalientes. Memorial is on Avenida Francisco I. Madero just west of Benito Juárez, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Aguascalientes 20000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General Eulalio Gutiérrez (within shouting distance of this marker); First Construction of the Villa of Aguascalientes (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Aguascalientes Cathedral (about 90 meters away); The Ex-Pious School or School of Christ (about
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2019
2. An additional marker on the column to sculptor Jesús Fructuoso Contreras
Also see . . . José María Chávez Alonso. (Submitted on February 18, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2019
3. The column's reverse includes a memorial to Manuel M. Ponce
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2019
4. The José María Chávez Alonso and other Markers on the Excedra Column of Aguascalientes
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 18, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
