Centro Histórico de Morelia , Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Cuauhtémoc
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 1, 2022
1. Cuauhtémoc Marker
The Aztec leader's name is written in three different ways on the monument.
Simbolo de valor y estoicismo de la raza
El primer Ayuntamiento Libre de Morelia dedica este recuerdo
Agosto 21 de 1916
Kuauhtemok
Sol en la conciencia
Tus hijos feb 28 1991
Cuahutemoc
Sol en la conciencia
To the distinguished Cuauhtémoc
Symbol of the courage and stoicism of the race
The first Free City Council of Morelia dedicates this tribute
August 21, 1916
Kuauhtemok
The Sun of our Consciousness
Your children, February 28, 1991
Cuahutemoc
The Sun of our consciousness
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Wars, Non-US.
Location. 19° 41.846′ N, 101° 10.687′ W. Memorial is in Morelia, Michoacán. It is in Centro Histórico de Morelia. It is on Morelia - Toluca north of Rafael Carrillo, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Morelia MIC 58260, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Western Mexico, in the Bajío, and on the Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Manuel Martínez Solórzano Natural History Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Cuauhtémoc Forest (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); José María Morelos y Pavón (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Contemporary Art Museum Alfredo Zalce (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); General José María Morelos y Pavón (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); a different marker also named José María Morelos y Pavón (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Michoacán State Forestry Commission Inaugurated (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morelia.
Also see . . . Cuauhtémoc at Wikipedia. Cuauhtémoc was the last true leader of the Aztecs. (Submitted on March 16, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 1, 2022
2. Cuauhtémoc Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
