Midtown South in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Benito Juarez
1806-1872
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 18, 2017
1. Benito Juarez Marker
President of Mexico (1858-1872)
Born in Guelatao, Oaxaca, of humble origins, Juarez established the foundation for the Mexican Republic. In 1867, he defeated the French invasion, thus preserving the independence of Mexico.
Gift from the people and government of Oaxaca, Mexico, to the City of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 40° 45.229′ N, 73° 59.081′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown South. Marker is on Sixth Avenue north of West 40th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bryant Park, New York NY 10018, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Andrada (here, next to this marker); Early Bryant Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Bryant Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Byrant Park Studios (within shouting distance of this marker); Bryant Park Games (within shouting distance of this marker); Bryant Park Chess (within shouting distance of this marker); The Garment District Mural (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
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Also see . . .
1. Benito Juarez. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on September 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Benito Juarez Monument. Official NYCP&R description. (Submitted on September 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 3, 2015
2. Benito Juarez
Photographed By José Escudero y Espronceda (fl. 1870 - 1900), unknown
3. Retrato de Benito Juárez (1806-1872). Presidencia de la República.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
