Jocotitlán, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Battle of Jocotitlán
Abril 15, 1811
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 25, 2021
1. Battle of Jocotitlán Marker
Jocotitlán fue declarada Ciudad Heróica con fecha de 15 de marzo por la Comisión de Ciudades Heroicas de la Asociación Nacional de Cronistas de Ciudades Mexicanas A.C.
Jocotitlán, México a 15 de abril de 2013.
Lic. Jesús Monroy Monroy Presidente Municipal Constitucional
Lic. Samuel Ruiz Madrigal Presidente de la Comision de Ciudades Heroicas
In recognition of the acts of courage demonstrated by the inhabitants of this town in the battle between insurgents and royalists on April 15, 1811,
Jocotitlán was declared a Heroic City on March 15 by the Commission of Heroic Cities of the National Association of Chroniclers of Mexican Cities
Jocotitlán, Mexico on April 15, 2013.
Jesús Monroy Monroy, Constitutional Municipal President
Samuel Ruiz Madrigal, President of the Commission of Heroic Cities
Erected 2013.
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Location. 19° 42.679′ N, 99° 47.195′ W. Marker is in Jocotitlán, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Constituyentes and Melchor Ocampo, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jocotitlán MEX 50700, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. María Gloria Concepción Arce Chimal (within shouting distance of this marker); International Day of the Police (within shouting distance of this marker); Parish of Jesús Nazareno (within shouting distance of this marker); Bicentennial of the Battle of Xocotitlán (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Founding and First Government of Xocotitlán (about 90 meters away); Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (about 120 meters away); Parish Church of Santiago Acotzilapan (approx. 9.3 kilometers away); The Sanctuary of the Seńor del Huerto (approx. 13.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jocotitlán.
Regarding Battle of Jocotitlán. Miguel Hidalgo and his insurgent army arrived at Jocotitlán on October 27, 1810, the day before heading on to Toluca and then to Monte de las Cruces. The Royalist army eventually arrived here on Abril 15,
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 25, 2021
2. Battle of Jocotitlán Marker
The marker is to the far left in this view of the central park of Jocotitlán, near another tablet noting the 2011 remodeling of the park.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 27, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
