Zona 10 in Ciudad de Guatemala in Guatemala Department, — Central America
José María Reina Barrios
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 17, 2015
1. José María Reina Barrios Marker
Jose Maria Reina Barrios
Presidente de Guatemala
1892-1898
Nacio: San Marcos el 24 de diciembre de 1854
Murio: En Guatemala el 8 de febrero de 1898
Impulsor y Realizador de Muchas
Obras de
Engrandecimiento patrio
entre ellas el
Paseo “La Reforma”
José María Reina Barrios
President of Guatemala
1892-1898
Born: San Marcos, December 24, 1854
Died: Guatemala City, February 8, 1898
Creator of many public works that strengthened the country
including
The “La Reforma” Avenue
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1856.
Location. 14° 36.553′ N, 90° 30.886′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala (Guatemala Department). It is in Zona 10. It is at the intersection of Avenida la Reforma and Avenida Reforma and 5a Calle, on the
this page online
Regionally, it is in North America, specifically in Central America, in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: La Reforma Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Israel and Guatemala Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Memorial to United States Officials in Guatemala (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Ceiba, Guatemala's National Tree (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Miguel Garcia Granados (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Tower of the Reformer (approx. half a kilometer away); Military Academy of Guatemala (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de Guatemala.
Regarding José María Reina Barrios. Jose Maria Reina Barrios was the nephew of Liberal President Justo Rufino Barrios. He took advantage of his family and business connections to become President in 1892. He is mostly remembered for infrastructure improvements in the capital of Guatemala City, establishing the quetzal as Guatemala's currency and generally supporting the reforms of his Liberal uncle. He married an American, Algeria Benton, in New York City. As the marker mentions, he was behind the planning of the “La Reforma” Avenue which
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2018
2. José María Reina Barrios Marker
The bronze marker was replaced with this stone marker at some point since July 2015. Due to the many thefts of metal markers in Guatemala City the municipal government moved to remove and store metal historical markers and replace them with stone markers. Unfortunately, in the process of replacing this marker a 'y' (and) was replaced with a '7', probably due to a misreading of the original marker. Otherwise the text is identical to the original marker text.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 17, 2015
3. José María Reina Barrios Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2018
4. José María Reina Barrios Marker
This view of the new marker is towards the south along Avenida de la Reforma.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 9, 2015
5. José María Reina Barrios
Portrait from the Guatemalan National History Museum (Museo Nacional de Historia) in Zone 1, Guatemala City.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2018
6. José María Reina Barrios' stylized initials over the nearby Bridge of the Penitentiary on 7a Avenida
Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 945 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 10, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on March 20, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 10, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on March 20, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on August 10, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 6. submitted on April 3, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
