Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Execution of Gertrudis Bocanegra
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
1. Execution of Gertrudis Bocanegra Marker
At the foot of this old tree was shot Gertrudis Bocanegra on October 11, 1817 by the enemies of Independence.
Erected by Honorable Ayuntamiento de Patzcuaro.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is October 11, 1817.
Location. 19° 30.806′ N, 101° 36.586′ W. Memorial is in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán. It is on Portal de Hidalgo just south of Ibarra, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Pátzcuaro MIC 61600, 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: Gertrudis Bocanegra (a few steps from this marker); Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa de La Mora (within shouting distance of this marker); Vasco de Quiroga Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Silviano Carrillo Cárdenas
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Also see . . . Gertrudis Bocanegra at Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 15, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
2. Execution of Gertrudis Bocanegra Marker
The remaining portion of the tree can be seen in the marker's large planter.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 785 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
