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

Francisco López Rayón

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 25, 2021

1. Francisco López Rayón Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Francisco Lopez Rayon
1782 1815
Caudillo de la Independencia Nacional participó en las Batallas del Monte de las Cruces y Aculco. Fue fusilado por los realistas en esta Plaza el 22 de diciembre de 1815.
Patrimonio Cultural del Edo. de México, 1977.

English translation:
Francisco López Rayón
1782 - 1815
A leader during the struggle for national independence, he participated in the Battles of Monte de las Cruces and Aculco. He was shot by the royalists in this square on December 22, 1815.
Cultural Heritage of the State of Mexico, 1977.

Erected 1977 by Patrimonio Cultural del Estado de México.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is December 22, 1815.

Location. 19° 34.173′ N, 99° 46.146′ W. Marker is in Ixtlahuaca, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State), in Ixtlahuaca de Rayón. It is at the intersection of Calle Francisco López Rayón and Plaza Rayón, on the right when traveling west on Calle Francisco López Rayón. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ixtlahuaca MEX 50740, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Central Mexico

and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

on the Ring of Fire,

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: General Francisco López Rayón (a few steps from this marker); Ixtlahuaca (within shouting distance of this marker); Tiapue (Jyapjü) (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacques Soustelle (within shouting distance of this marker); Miguel Hidalgo in Ixtlahuaca (within shouting distance of this marker); Dolores Mancilla de Flores (within shouting distance of this marker); Ixtlahuaca de Rayón (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.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 25, 2021

2. Francisco López Rayón Marker

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 195 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 8, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.