Colonia Bosque de Chapultepec I Sección in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

The Military College of Mexico

Colegio Militar de Mexico

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 1, 2015

1. The Military College of Mexico Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En este edificio
se alojo
el Colegio Militar
de 1845 ∙ 1847,
1849 ∙ 1858, 1861 ∙ 1863
y de 1883 ∙ 1914.

1920 ∙ 1970

Cincuentenario
de su reapertura
5 de febrero de 1970

English translation:
In this building was housed the Military College from 1845 - 1847, 1849 - 1858, 1861 - 1863 and from 1883 - 1914.

1920 - 1970

50th Anniversary of its reopening
February 5, 1970

Erected 1970.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is February 5, 1970.

Location. 19° 25.216′ N, 99° 10.91′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Bosque de Chapultepec I Sección. It can be reached from Avenida Heroico Colegio Militar. The marker is to the east of the middle of Chapultec Castle's main southern corridor. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 11100, 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: Francisco Marquez, Child Hero of Mexico (a few steps from this marker); The March of Loyalty

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(a few steps from this marker); National Astronomical Observatory of Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); Fernando Montes de Oca, Child Hero of Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); From the Peak (within shouting distance of this marker); Sounds in the Distance (within shouting distance of this marker); Springs and Aqueducts (within shouting distance of this marker); The Castle Garden (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 1, 2015

2. The Military College of Mexico Marker

In this photo the marker is on the closest column of the four-column section forward of the main corridor.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 407 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.