Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

The Battle of Silao

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2022

1. The Battle of Silao Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Gral. Jesus González Ortega
Inaugurado por el Sr. Lic. Enrique Velasco Ibarra
Gobernador Constitucional del Estado
Ayuntamiento 80 82

Con respeto y veneración como un justo homenaje a los que sacrificaron sus vidas en la batalla del 10 de agosto de 1860
Noviembre 16 de 1982

English translation:
General Jesús González Ortega
Inaugurated by Enrique Velasco Ibarra
Constitutional Governor of the State
City Hall 80’82

With respect and veneration as a just tribute to those who sacrificed their lives in the battle of August 10, 1860
November 16, 1982

Erected 1982.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US.

Location. 20° 56.651′ N, 101° 25.587′ W. Memorial is in Silao, Guanajuato. It is at the intersection of Monseñor Funes and Melchor Ocampo, on the left when traveling west on Monseñor Funes. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Silao GTO 36100, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Central Mexico

and in the Bajío.

Globally, it is in North America,

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: Parish of Santiago Apóstol (within shouting

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distance of this marker); City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Pope Benedict XVI's Visit to Silao (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple of the Third Order (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Parish of Santiago Apóstol (about 90 meters away); General Francisco Javier Mina (about 120 meters away); Luis I. Rodriguez T. (about 120 meters away); Founders of Our City Silao (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Silao.

Also see . . . The Battle of Silao at Wikipedia. (Submitted on April 30, 2022.)

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2022

2. The Battle of Silao Marker

The marker's bronze relief includes interesting imagery of General Miramón and Emperor Maximiliano on the right in a prone position, indicating their defeat, with Juárez and Zaragoza on the left standing and symbolizing the victory of the Republican cause.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2022

3. The Battle of Silao Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 30, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.