San Marcos, Guatemala — Central America
Adolfo V. Hall R.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 15, 2021
1. Adolfo V. Hall R. Marker
Sargento 1ª de Caballeros Cadetes
C.C. No. 280
Hijo predilecto de la Escuela Politécnica, símbolo del honor y de la gloria, héroe epónimo de la batalla de Chalchuapa. Nació el 18 de Marzo de 1868, murió gloriosamente por la patria e 2 de Abril de 1885, en aras de la Unión Centroamericana.
Instituto Adolfo V. Hall de Occidente
San Marcos, 1 de Marzo de 1989
Adolfo V. Hall R.
1st Sergeant of Cadets
C.C. No. 280
Favorite son of the Polytechnic School, symbol of honor and glory, eponymous hero of the battle of Chalchuapa. Born on March 18, 1868, he died gloriously for the nation on April 2, 1885, for the sake of Central American Union.
Adolfo V. Hall Institute of the West
San Marcos, March 1, 1989
Erected 1989.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is March 18, 1868.
Location. 14° 57.988′ N, 91° 47.425′ W. Marker is in San Marcos
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carlos Castillos Armas (a few steps from this marker); Justo Rufino Barrios (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The 150th Anniversary of San Marcos Department (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Bishop Álvaro Leonel Ramazzini Imeri (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Rigoberta Menchú (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Cross of the Pregón and the Pa'ach Ceremony (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); General Miguel Garcia Granados (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Guty Enrique Alvarado Vásquez (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Marcos.
More about this marker. The marker and bust are inside of the Instituto Adolfo V. Hall and permission should be requested to enter and view it.
Regarding Adolfo V. Hall R.. Adolfo V. Hall died in 1885 during the invasion of El Salvador by President Justo Rufino Barrios of Guatemala as a way to force the union of the Central American countries. In 1955 his name was applied to military academies throughout Guatemala.
Also see . . . Adolfo V. Hall at Wikipedia (Spanish). (Submitted on December 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 15, 2021
2. Adolfo V. Hall R. Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 15, 2021
3. Adolfo V. Hall R. Bust
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 222 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
