Toluca, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Leona Vicario

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021

1. Leona Vicario Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Leona Vicario
1789 - 1842
Destacada criolla que participó activamente con los insurgentes, apoyando con recursos a la lucha, además de ser el canal de comunicación entre ellos. Su afán por lograr una nación libre la sitúa entre las grandes mujeres que contribuyeron a la independencia de México.

En el Marco del Bicentenario de la Erección del H. Ayuntamiento de Toluca
Como vinculo entre generaciones de toluqueños se deposita la Cápsula del Tiempo
M. en A.P. Guillermo Legorreta Martinez
Presidente Municipal de Toluca
Diciembre 2012-2037

English translation:
Leona Vicario
1789 - 1842
An outstanding Mexican woman who actively participated with the insurgents, supporting them with resources for the struggle, as well as being the channel of communication between them. Her quest for a free nation places her among the great women who contributed to Mexico's independence.

In the Framework of the Bicentennial of the Erection of the Honorable City Hall of Toluca
As a link between generations of the people of Toluca, this Time Capsule is dedicated.
M.A.P. Guillermo Legorreta Martinez
Municipal President of Toluca
December 2012-2037

Erected 2012

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by Honorable Ayuntamiento de Toluca.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Wars, Non-US • Women. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 2012.

Location. 19° 17.509′ N, 99° 39.474′ W. Marker is in Toluca, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). It is at the intersection of Aquiles Serdán and Calle Nicolás Bravo Norte, on the right when traveling east on Aquiles Serdán. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Toluca MEX 50000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico

and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

on the Ring of Fire,

and in 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ángel María Garibay K. (within shouting distance of this marker); Luis G. Coto (within shouting distance of this marker); Printing in Toluca (within shouting distance

Leona Vicario Marker and Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021

2. Leona Vicario Marker and Statue

of this marker); José María González Arratia (within shouting distance of this marker); Morelos Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza of the Martyrs (within shouting distance of this marker); Miguel Hidalgo in Toluca (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Toluca (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toluca.

Also see . . . Leona Vicario. (Submitted on March 23, 2021.)

Leona Vicario Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021

3. Leona Vicario Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 375 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.