Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)

Gertrudis Bocanegra de Laso de la Vega

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021

1. Gertrudis Bocanegra de Laso de la Vega Marker

The marker is partially blocked by retail furniture.

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

La heroína de la Independencia Mexicana
Doña Gertrudis Bocanegra de Laso de la Vega
Nacio en esta casa el 11 de abril de 1765
La Junta Civica Conmemorativa
Lic. Agustin Arriaga R
Gobernador del Estado
…Abril de 1965

English translation:
The heroine of Mexican Independence
Gertrudis Bocanegra de Laso de la Vega
was born in this house on April 11, 1765
The Commemorative Civic Board
Agustin Arriaga R
State Governor
... April 1965

Erected 1965 by La Junta Cívica Conmemorativa.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is April 11, 1765.

Location. 19° 30.836′ N, 101° 36.594′ W. Marker is in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán. Marker is on Portal de Hidalgo just south of Calle de Ibarra, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pátzcuaro MIC 61600, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vasco de Quiroga Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Town Hall

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(within shouting distance of this marker); City Hall / Plaza Vasco de Quiroga (within shouting distance of this marker); Execution of Gertrudis Bocanegra (within shouting distance of this marker); Gertrudis Bocanegra (within shouting distance of this marker); House of La Mora (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Vasco de Quiroga (about 90 meters away); Olaciregui Family House (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pátzcuaro.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021

2. Gertrudis Bocanegra de Laso de la Vega Marker

The marker is to the left of a large entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.