Zimapán, Hidalgo, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 28, 2021

1. General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Presidencia Municipal 2012-2016
Gral. Ignacio Zaragoza Saguin
Las armas nacionales se han cubierto de gloria
5 de mayo de 1862
= 150 Aniversario =

English translation:
Municipal Presidency of 2012-2016
General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín
The national arms have been covered in glory.
May 5, 1862
150th Anniversary

Erected 2012 by Presidencia Municipal de Zimapán 2012-2016.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US.

Location. 20° 44.346′ N, 99° 22.972′ W. Marker is in Zimapán, Hidalgo. Memorial is on Heroico Colegio Militar just north of Morelos, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Zimapán HGO 42330, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 27 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Heroic Military College (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ball Court Two (approx. 22.2 kilometers away in Querétaro); Place of the Magueyes

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(approx. 22.2 kilometers away in Querétaro); Ball Court One (approx. 22.3 kilometers away in Querétaro); The History and Natural Environment of Toluquilla (approx. 22.4 kilometers away in Querétaro); Archaeological Work at Toluquilla (approx. 22.4 kilometers away in Querétaro); Los Herrera Caves (approx. 26.8 kilometers away in Querétaro); Observation Post "La Crucita" (approx. 26.9 kilometers away in Querétaro).

Regarding General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín. The phrase on the memorial ("The national arms have been covered in glory.") was from the letter written by General Zaragoza to President Benito Juárez after the incredible Mexican victory over the French on May 5, 1862.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 28, 2021

2. General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 233 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.