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.
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
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. It 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.
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
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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 April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 428 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
