Centro histórico de Morelia , Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Heroes of 1847 Garden
El Jardín Héroes de 1847 es uno de los 12 espacios con mobiliario para descanso y en la zona de Monumentos Históricos de Morelia. Su forma de cuadrilátero irregular obliga a la confluencia de los parterres en un punto central donde se encuentra una fuente, que su brocal es desplantado de un escalón de cantería, siendo el frente inclinado reduciendo su sección hacia la base con un decorado de tres molduras cóncavas horizontales que generan un almohadillado, siendo su surtidor con una columna abalaustrada en tres secciones y con dos platos concéntricos. Colocada en el año de 1947 con motivo del Centenario de la Batalla de Chapultepec. En el lugar se erige una escultura del Siervo de la Nación, Don José María Morelos y Pavón, colocado en el año 2015 con motivo del 250 Aniversario.
Heroes of 1847 Garden
Heroes of 1847 Garden, is one of 12 places with furniture for rest and recreation in the Historic Monuments Zone of Morelia.
Its irregular quadrilateral form forces the confluence of the parterres in a central point where a fountain is located. It special built shows a rim from a stair of stone, being the front inclined to reduce its section to the base with a set of three horizontal concave moulding that generate a padding.
This garden was placed in the year of 1947 to commemorate the Centenary of the Battle of Chapultepec.
In the place stands a sculpture of the Servant of the Nation, Don José María Morelos y Pavón, placed in the year 2015 on the occasion of the 200th doleful anniversary.
Erected by Honorable Ayuntamiento de Morelia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, Mexican-American. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 19° 42.136′ N, 101° 11.014′ W. Marker is in Morelia, Michoacán. It is in Centro histórico de Morelia. It is on Bartolomé de Las Casas just east of Calle Isidro Huarte, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bartolomé de Las Casas 653, Morelia MIC 58000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker 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: José María Morelos y Pavón (a few steps from this marker); Heroes of '47 Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Manuel Villalongin (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Friar Antonio de San Miguel (about 150 meters away); Fray Antonio de San Miguel Road (about 180 meters away); The Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel (about 180 meters away); Aqueduct (about 180 meters away); The Alley of the Romance (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morelia.
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 275 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 29, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.


