Colón, Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Lieutenant Coronel Norberto García
— Ruta Cristera —
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 10, 2017
1. Lieutenant Coronel Norberto García Marker
Norberto García, nació en 1906, hijo legítimo del señor José García y de la señora María Dolores de la Vega prósperos comerciantes de esta villa. En 1928, Primer Regidor del Ayuntamiento de Colón y en 1930 Presidente Municipal por el PNR. Se sublevó contra el gobierno de Plutarco Elías Calles, miembro activo de la liga Defensora de la Libertad Religiosa. Como muchos jefes Cristeros, Norberto fue sacrificado por el Gobierno despues del armisticio, la mañana del Domingo 8 de Agosto de 1937, es asesinado al salir de misa, en una de las esquinas que forman las calles Aquiles Serdán y Alvaro Obregón en Colón, Qro.
Norberto García was born in 1906, the legitimate son of José García and María Dolores de la Vega, prosperous merchants in this town. In 1928, he became the First City Councilman of Colón and in 1930 became Municipal President with the PNR (Partido Nacional Revolucionario or the National Revolutionary Party). He revolted against the government of Plutarco Elías Calles and became an active member of the League of Religious Freedom. Like many Cristero chiefs, Norberto was killed by the government after the armistice, on the morning of Sunday, August 8, 1937. He was assassinated
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Erected by Municipio de Colón, Presidencia Municipal 2012-2015.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is August 8, 1937.
Location. 20° 47.252′ N, 100° 2.917′ W. Marker is in Colón, Querétaro. Memorial is at the intersection of Calle Álvaro Obregón and Calle Francisco I. Madero, on the right when traveling west on Calle Álvaro Obregón. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Colón QUE 76270, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "El Jardín Unión" (a few steps from this marker); "Antiguo Hospital" (within shouting distance of this marker); The Landaverde House (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Norberto García de la Vega (about 180 meters away); "La Purísima" (about 210 meters away); The Parish of San Francisco (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Temple of San Francisco de Asís (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); "La Gaviota" (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colón.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. The additional, nearby marker is where Norberto García was assassinated.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 10, 2017
2. Lieutenant Coronel Norberto García Marker
Based on the banner hanging to the right of the marker on the house, this was Norberto García's birthplace.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 10, 2017
3. An additional Lieutenant Coronel Norberto García information banner
This banner hanging from the residence has the same text as the marker, except that it includes: "Nació en Colón, Qro., en la esquina que forman las calles Madero y Álvaro Obregón," (He was born in Colón, Querétaro, on the corner of Calles Madero and Álvaro Obregón.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on September 16, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
