Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Mariano Matamoros
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
1. Mariano Matamoros Marker
Por haber defendido la yndependencia de Méjico, fue fusilado en este lugar el dia 3 de febrero de 1814, por orden del gobierno español, el benemérito ciudadano Mariano Matamoros
La Junta Patriótica de 1860
Al benemérito insurgente Mariano Matamoros en el sesquicentenario de su sacrificio.
La Junta Civica conmemorativa de las efemérides 1964-1965
C. Gobernador Constitucional del Edo. de Michoacan
Lic. Agustin Arriaga Rivera
Morelia Mich. 3 de febrero de 1964.
For defending the independence of Mexico, the worthy citizen Mariano Matamoros was shot in this place on February 3, 1814, by order of the Spanish government.
The Patriotic Board of 1860
To the meritorious insurgent Mariano Matamoros, in the sesquicentennial of his sacrifice.
The Civic History Board of 1964-1965
Constitutional Governor of the State of Michoacán, Agustín Arriaga Rivera
Morelia, Michoacán, February 3, 1964.
Erected 1860 by La Junta Patriótica.
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Location. 19° 42.15′ N, 101° 11.65′ W. Marker is in Morelia, Michoacán. Memorial is on Abasolo just north of Allende, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morelia MIC 58000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Matamoros Portal (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza of the Martyrs and Founding of Morelia (within shouting distance of this marker); Consistorial House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); El Colegio Primitivo y Nacional de San Nicolás de Hidalgo (about 90 meters away); José Guadalupe Salto (about 90 meters away); House of José Mariano y Nicolás Michelena (about 90 meters away); "Galeana" Portal (about 120 meters away); Benito Juárez Garcia (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morelia.
Also see . . . Mariano Matamoros. (Submitted on February 6, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
2. An additional Mariano Matamoros Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
3. Mariano Matamoros Markers
The markers are to the left of the building seen in this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 6, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
