Huejutla in Huejutla de Reyes, Hidalgo, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Captain Antonio Reyes Cabrera
"El Tordo"
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 12, 2020
1. Captain Antonio Reyes Cabrera Marker
C. Lic. Manuel Angel Nunez Soto
Fue remodelada e inaugurada esta plaza
Cap. Antonio Reyes Cabrera
“El Tordo”
Huejutla de Reyes, Por la sangre de tu Antonio
No podriamos llamarte de otro modo
H. Ayuntamiento Municipal 1997-2000 Año de 1999
Being Constitutional Governor of the State of Hidalgo
Manuel Ángel Núñez Soto
This plaza was remodeled and dedicated to:
Captain Antonio Reyes Cabrera
"El Tordo"
Huejutla de Reyes, For your blood, Antonio,
the town could only be named for you.
Honorable Municipal Council 1997-2000, in the year 1999
Erected 1999 by Honorable Ayuntamiento Municipal de Huejutla, 1997-2000.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.
Location. 21° 8.37′ N, 98° 25.211′ W. Memorial is in Huejutla, Hidalgo, in Huejutla de Reyes. It is on Calle Hidalgo just north of Antonio Reyes, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area:
this page online
Regionally, this memorial is in Central Mexico, specifically in the Sierra Madre, and in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, Mesoamerica, and the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Benito Juárez (within shouting distance of this marker); San Agustín Cathedral and Convent (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Cathedral and Convent San Agustin (about 120 meters away); Huejutla Monument to the Mexican Revolution (about 210 meters away); Tribute to Mexican Independence and Revolution (approx. 4.4 kilometers away).
Regarding Captain Antonio Reyes Cabrera. Legend has it that Antonio Reyes Cabrera was able to organize a group of Mexican soldiers and townspeople in order to hold off a party of French invaders as they attempted to take over the town of Huejutla on May 21, 1866.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 12, 2020
2. Captain Antonio Reyes Cabrera Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 12, 2020
3. Captain Antonio Reyes Cabrera Monument time capsule
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 563 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 30, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
