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
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.
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. Memorial is in Ixtlahuaca, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State), in Ixtlahuaca de Rayón. It is at the intersection of Plaza Rayón and Calle Francisco López Rayón, on the right when traveling south on Plaza Rayón. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Ixtlahuaca MEX 50740, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in
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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 (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.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 25, 2021
2. General Francisco López Rayón Marker and Memorial
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 Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 276 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 8, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
