Colonia Juárez in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

Juan José de la Garza

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 1, 2015

1. Juan José de la Garza Marker

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Juan Jose de la Garza
Republicano
Nacio en Tamaulipas en el año de 1826
Defendio a al patria contra la intervención extranjera
Fue abogado
Gobernador
y Diplomatico
Murio en Mexico en el año de 1893

English translation:
Juan José de la Garza
Republican
Born in Tamaulipas in 1826. Defended the nation against foreign invasion. He was a lawyer, Governor and diplomat. Died in Mexico in 1893.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.

Location. 19° 25.68′ N, 99° 9.916′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Juárez. It is on Paseo de la Reforma, on the right when traveling east. The marker and statue are near the intersection of Paseo de la Reforma and Rio Sena. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 290 Paseo de la Reforma, Ciudad de México 06600, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico

and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

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: General Pedro J. Méndez (within shouting distance of this marker); Miguel Ramos Arizpe (about

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90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Juan Antonio de la Fuente (about 90 meters away); Francisco M. S. de Tagle (about 120 meters away); General Ignacio López Rayón (about 150 meters away); Monument to Mexican Independence (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); General Antonio Rosales (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ramón Carmona (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Regarding Juan José de la Garza. De la Garza fought against the French and the Second Mexican Empire from 1863-1867.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 1, 2015

2. Juan José de la Garza Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 920 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.