San Luis Potosí, Mexico — The Northeast (and Central Highlands)

Tribute on the 100th Anniversary of Mexican Independence

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 16, 2019

1. Tribute on the 100th Anniversary of Mexican Independence Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Las colonias alemana, belga, francesa, inglesa, italiana, y suiza en el primer centenario de la Independencia de Mexico.
16 de septiembre de 1910.

English translation:
The German, Belgian, French, English, Italian and Swiss residents in this city offer this tribute on the 100th Anniversary of the Independence of Mexico.
September 16, 1910.

Erected 1910.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is September 16, 1910.

Location. 22° 9.127′ N, 100° 58.256′ W. Marker is in San Luis Potosí. Memorial is on Manuel José Othón just west of Juan Sarabia Oriente, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Luis Potosí 78000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Monument to Miguel Hidalgo (within shouting distance of this marker); Monument to the Steam Locomotive (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Viceregal Art Museum (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Teatro de la Paz (approx. 0.3 kilometers away);

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Temple of Carmen and Ex-Convent of the Barefoot Carmelite Religious Order (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Germán Gedovius Gallery (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Museum of Masks (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Tribute to the Heroes of Mexican Independence (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Luis Potosí.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 16, 2019

2. Tribute on the 100th Anniversary of Mexican Independence Marker

The marker can be seen on the base of this lighthouse.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 16, 2019

3. Tribute on the 100th Anniversary of Mexican Independence Marker

The marker is on the reverse of the lighthouse seen here.

A nearby statue of Miguel Hidalgo image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 16, 2019

4. A nearby statue of Miguel Hidalgo

This nearby statue of Hidalgo has a base that includes the inscription "1810", the year of the beginning of the struggle for Mexican independence.

A close-up of the nearby statue of Miguel Hidalgo image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 16, 2019

5. A close-up of the nearby statue of Miguel Hidalgo

Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 7, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.