Magnificent Mile in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Benito Juárez

Photographed by Sean Flynn, June 25, 2024

1. Benito Juárez Marker

Inscription. Benito Juárez (1806-1872) was the first indigenous President of Mexico. Juárez was committed to the right of the nation's indigenous populations and was known the builder of modern Mexico. A Zapotec Indian, Juárez has been called "the Lincoln of Mexico" because he supported the rights and ideals of all people.

In gratitude to the Honorable Brendan Reilly, Alderman of the 42nd Ward, City of Chicago

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. A significant historical year for this entry is 1806.

Location. 41° 53.407′ N, 87° 37.473′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Magnificent Mile. It is on North Michigan Avenue south of East Illinois Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is etched on the eastern edge of the Plaza of the Americas garden, a few steps away from the "Wings of Mexico" art installation. The plaza is immediately north of the Wrigley Building and above Hubbard Street, which runs beneath the plaza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 430 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60611, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wings of Mexico (a few steps from this marker); Jorge Marín (a few steps from this marker); World Famous Billy Goat Tavern & Grill

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named World Famous Billy Goat Tavern & Grill (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Benito Juárez (within shouting distance of this marker); Catherine and Jean-Baptiste Point du Sable (within shouting distance of this marker); Jack Brickhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Tribune Tower (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. A separate bronze plaque about Benito Juarez is near his statue at the other end of the Plaza of the Americas.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, June 25, 2024

2. Benito Juárez Marker

Wings of Mexico image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, June 25, 2024

3. Wings of Mexico

The etched marker in honor of Benito Juárez is just behind the "Wings of Mexico" art installation in the Plaza of the Americas.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 27, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.