Colonia Insurgentes Mixcoac, Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
House of José Joaquín Herrera
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 30, 2021
1. House of José Joaquín Herrera Marker
Dirección de Monumentos Coloniales.
General José Joaquín Herrera, President of the Republic on three occasions, established his Government in this house, from May 30 to June 12, 1848, when the Capital of the Republic was occupied by the army of the North American invader.
Office of Colonial Monuments.
Erected by Dirección de Monumentos Coloniales.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Mexican-American. A significant historical date for this entry is May 30, 1848.
Location. 19° 22.343′ N, 99° 11.099′ W. Marker is in Colonia Insurgentes Mixcoac, Ciudad de México. Memorial is on Campana, 0 kilometers west of Augusto Rodin, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map.
2. House of José Joaquín Herrera Marker
This photo of the marker is courtesy of the Mediateca INAH. It was originally placed ca. 1955.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Independence of Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); Auguste Rodin (within shouting distance of this marker); Agustín Jáuregui (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Textile Workshop (about 90 meters away); Goya (about 120 meters away); House of José Fernández de Lizardi (about 120 meters away); Parish Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán (about 210 meters away); General Álvaro Obregón (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colonia Insurgentes Mixcoac.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 30, 2021
3. House of José Joaquín Herrera and Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 30, 2021
4. Nearby "Casa de la Campana" entryway
This entryway lends its name to the street here.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Querétaro, Mexico. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 1, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Querétaro, Mexico. 2. submitted on March 30, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Querétaro, Mexico. 3. submitted on May 1, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Querétaro, Mexico. 4. submitted on May 19, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Querétaro, Mexico.
