Ixtlahuaca in Ixtlahuaca de Rayón, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

General Francisco López Rayón

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 25, 2021

1. General Francisco López Rayón Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

General Francisco López Rayón
El más sublime de los deberes es el amor a la patria, engrandece al hombre y enaltece el espíritu.

Los Ixtlahuaquenses grabamos con letras de oro tu nombre en nuestro corazón.
Noviembre de 2012.

English translation:
General Francisco López Rayón
The most sublime of duties is love of country, it makes the man better and exalts the spirit.

The people of Ixtlahuaca engrave with gold letters your name in our hearts.
November 2012.

Erected 2012.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 19° 34.18′ N, 99° 46.145′ W. Marker is in Ixtlahuaca, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State), in Ixtlahuaca de Rayón. Memorial is at the intersection of Plaza Rayón and Calle Francisco López Rayón, on the right when traveling south on Plaza Rayón. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ixtlahuaca MEX 50740, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Francisco López Rayón (a few steps from this marker); Ixtlahuaca

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(a few steps from this marker); Tiapue (Jyapjü) (a few steps from this marker); Jacques Soustelle (within shouting distance of this marker); Miguel Hidalgo in Ixtlahuaca (within shouting distance of this marker); Ixtlahuaca de Rayón (within shouting distance of this marker); Dolores Mancilla de Flores (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Donaciano Morales (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ixtlahuaca.

Regarding General Francisco López Rayón. Francisco López Rayón was an active insurgent during the War for Mexican Independence. He was captured by the Spanish and shot in Ixtlahuaca in 1815.

General Francisco López Rayón Marker and Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 25, 2021

2. General Francisco López Rayón Marker and Memorial

General Francisco López Rayón Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 25, 2021

3. General Francisco López Rayón Memorial

The statue of López Rayón is outside of the Palacio Municipal of Ixtlahuaca.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 8, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.