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

Third Battle of Puebla

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 30, 2021

1. Third Battle of Puebla Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En conmemoración del 2 de abril de 1867.
El Ayuntamiento de 1885 a 1890.

English translation
In commemoration of April 2, 1867.
The City Council of 1885 - 1890.

Erected by El Ayuntamiento de 1885 a 1890 de Morelia.

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

Location. 19° 42.043′ N, 101° 11.177′ W. Memorial is in Morelia, Michoacán. It is in Centro histórico de Morelia. It is at the intersection of Antonio Alzate and Calle Juan José de Lejarza, on the right when traveling east on Antonio Alzate. 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,

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: Del Gallo Font (a few steps

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from this marker); Ex-convent of San Francisco (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); José María Morelos y Pavón (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Adolfo Tremontels (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Heroes of 1847 Garden (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); House of the Advisor Terán (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Heroes of '47 Garden (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Church of 'Capuchinas' (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morelia.

Regarding Third Battle of Puebla. The marker notes one of the final battles of the French-Mexican War that led to the defeat of the French in Puebla on April 2, 1867 and the triumphal entry of Porfirio Díaz into the city. The marker was put up only 18 years after the event.

Also see . . . Third Battle of Puebla at Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 29, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 30, 2021

2. Third Battle of Puebla Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.