Distrito Histσrico in Ciudad de Guatemala in Guatemala Department, — Central America
Dolores Bedoya de Molina
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 5, 2016
1. Dolores Bedoya de Molina Marker
Dolores Bedoya de Molina
La Patria agradecida
Comite Oficial Pro-Bicentenario
Guatemala, 20 Sept. 1983
Tribute from a grateful nation
Official 200th Anniversary Committee
Guatemala, September 20, 1983
Erected 1983.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is September 20, 1983.
Location. 14° 38.082′ N, 90° 30.804′ W. Memorial is in Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala (Guatemala Department). It is in Distrito Histσrico. It is on 14a Calle, on the right when traveling west. The marker and statue are right outside of the Dolores Bedoya de Molina Public School in Zone 1. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 7a Avenida, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala 01001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
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: Former Postal Service (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Birthplace of Antonio Josι de Irisarri
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Regarding Dolores Bedoya de Molina. Maria Dolores Bedoya was a Guatemalan national hero who participated in the independence movement in Central America. She was born in Escuintla on September 20, 1783. On February 9, 1804 she married Dr. Pedro Molina Mazariegos, one of the leading figures of the independence struggle. De Molina Bedoya is known historically for her patriotism and work for the achievement of freedom. On the night of September 14, 1821 she went house-to-house, urging people to acclaim and support independence. She died on July 9, 1853.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 5, 2016
2. Dolores Bedoya de Molina Marker
The marker and statue are outside of a public school named in her honor in Guatemala City.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 4, 2015
3. Bust of Dolores Bedoya de Molina
This bust by Galeotti Torres was at an exposition at the Cerro Santo Domingo in Antigua Guatemala in December, 2014.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 116,683 times since then and 7,832 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 18, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 18, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
