West Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
General Ignacio Zaragoza
1829–1862
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Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, July 22, 2026
1. General Ignacio Zaragoza Marker
Hero of the Battle of Puebla, Mexico on May 5, 1862. By honoring a great Texan and a great man, this is a symbol of the friendship and cultural ties between two countries.
This statue was donated to the Ledbetter Neighborhood Association by the country of Mexico, Miguel de la Madrid H., President.
Unveiling ceremony performed by the Honorable Annette Strauss, Mayor of the City of Dallas, on September 12, 1987.
Made possible by the Ledbetter Neighborhood Association. Antonio Ortiz, President • Henry Martinez, Vice President • David Barrientos, Secretary • Sarah Barrientos, Treasurer • and the Dallas Jaycees, Frank Borgsmiller, President
1993 Renovation Made Possible By The Jaycee/Zaragoza Advisory Council, Sarah Barrientos, President • Domingo A. Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem • Roberto R. Alonzo, State Representative • Henry Martinez, President, Ledbetter Neighborhood Association and the Ledbetter Coalition, Frances Rizo, President, from a City of Dallas Community Development Block Grant.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Hispanic Americans. A significant historical date for this entry is May 5, 1862.
Location. 32° 46.785′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: El Camposanto de Cemento Grande de la Compania Trinity Portland (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eagle Ford Community (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Iron Bridge at Eagle Ford Crossing (approx. ¾ mile away); Kit Community (approx. 2.3 miles away); Old Kit Cemetery (approx. 2.4 miles away); La Reunion Cemetery (approx. 2.7 miles away); M-A-L Hobby Shop (approx.
Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, July 22, 2026
2. General Ignacio Zaragoza Statue and Marker
Also see . . . Ignacio Zaragoza: Hero of Cinco de Mayo. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)
Ignacio Seguín Zaragoza, Mexican general and hero of Cinco de Mayo, was born on March 24, 1829, at Bahía del Espíritu Santo (see LA BAHÍA) in the state of Coahuila and Texas, near present Goliad, Texas. He was the second son of Miguel G. Zaragoza of Veracruz, Mexico, and María de Jesús Seguín of Bexar, who was a relative of Juan José Erasmo Seguín. With Mexico's defeat in the Texas Revolution, Miguel Zaragoza, an infantryman, moved his family from Goliad to Matamoros, where Ignacio attended the school of San Juan. The elder Zaragoza was transferred to Monterrey in 1844, and Ignacio entered a seminary there. By 1846 he realized that he did not have a strong vocation and left. When the United States invaded Mexico, he volunteered to serve as a cadet in the Mexican army but was rejected. He entered the mercantile business for a short time, and in 1853 he joined the militia of Nuevo León with the rank of sergeant. When his regiment was incorporated into the Mexican army, he was promoted to captain.(Submitted on September 8, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
