Centro histórico de Morelia , Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)

General Mariano Matamoros

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 28, 2021

1. General Mariano Matamoros Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En 1814 estuvo preso en este edificio, de donde partió al cadalso, el egregio caudillo de la independencia mexicana
C. Gral. Mariano Matamoros.
Homenaje de gratitud.
Junta Patriótica del Cuartel Cuarto.
1910.

English translation
In 1814 General Mariano Matamoros, the esteemed leader of Mexican independence, was imprisoned in this building. He left from here to meet his fate in front of the firing squad.
A tribute of gratitude.
Patriotic Board of the Fourth Barracks.
1910.

Erected 1910 by Junta Patriótica del Cuartel Cuarto.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.

Location. 19° 42.287′ N, 101° 11.573′ W. Memorial is in Morelia, Michoacán. It is in Centro histórico de Morelia. It is on Calle de Santiago Tapia just east of Ignacio Zaragoza, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Morelia MIC 58000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Western Mexico, in the Bajío,

and on the Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

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on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

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: Plaza de la República (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Del Carmen Church (about 120 meters away); Del Carmen Square (about 150 meters away); General Santos Degollado (about 150 meters away); Garden of the Roses (about 180 meters away); "Galeana" Portal (about 180 meters away); José Guadalupe Salto (about 210 meters away); José Rubén Romero Theater (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morelia.

Also see . . . Mariano Matamoros at Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 22, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)

An additional General Mariano Matamoros Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 28, 2021

2. An additional General Mariano Matamoros Marker

This additional marker was added in 1964 as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of Matamoros' death.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 28, 2021

3. General Mariano Matamoros Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.