San Luis Potosí, Mexico — The Northeast (and Central Highlands)
First Capital of the Itinerant Government
San Luis Potosí
Primera Capital de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos
en el Gobierno Itinerante durante el proceso de restuaración de la República
1863-1867
LX Legislatura
2012-2015
The Republic of Mexico
San Luis Potosí
First Capital of the United Mexican States in the Itinerant Government during the process of the restoration of the Republic, 1863-1867
The 60th Legislature, 2012-2015
Erected 2012 by La 60a Legislatura.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.
Location. 22° 8.854′ N, 100° 58.609′ W. Marker is in San Luis Potosí. Memorial is on Prolongación Pedro Vallejo just south of Ignacio Comonfort, on the right when traveling south. 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. Ramón López Velarde (within shouting distance of this marker); José Nereo Ambrosio Rodríguez Barragán (within shouting distance of this marker); José Mariano Jiménez (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Our Lady of Remedies Temple / The Third Order Temple / San Francisco Temple (about 150 meters away); National Presbyterian Church (about 180 meters away); Camino Real de Tierra Adentro (about 180 meters away); Church and Ex-Convent of San Francisco (about 210 meters away); La Cubana (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Luis Potosí.
Regarding First Capital of the Itinerant Government. The Itinerant Government of Benito Juárez describes his efforts to move the legitimate government of Mexico as the French invaded in 1861 and gradually imposed their rule over the country. Juárez moved the government slowly towards the north, starting here in San Luis Potosí in 1863.
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