Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Burning of the Alhóndiga de Granaditas
En este lugar estaba una tienda, de donde el 28 de septiembre de 1810, el Pípila y la muchedumbre tomaron lo necesario para incendiar la puerta principal de la Alhóndiga de Granaditas.
Ayuntamiento de Guanajuato 1989-91
In this place was a general store, from where on September 28, 1810 the Pípila and the mob of insurgents took the materials necessary to burn the principal entrance to the Alhóndiga de Granaditas.
Guanajuato City Council of 1989-1991
Erected 1989 by Ayuntamiento de Guanajuato 1989-1991.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is September 28, 1810.
Location. 21° 1.137′ N, 101° 15.426′ W. Marker is in Guanajuato. Memorial is on Calle 28 de Septiembre, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 Calle 28 de Septiembre, Guanajuato 36000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Cemetery of the Convent of the Temple of Bethlehem (within shouting distance of this marker); Casimiro Chowell J. (within shouting distance of this marker); 200 Years of the Consummation of Mexican Independence (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); José Martí in Mexico (about 120 meters away); Lieutenant José Francisco Valenzuela (about 120 meters away); The Temple of Bethlehem (about 120 meters away); The International Cervantes Festival (about 120 meters away); San Roque Church and Plaza (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guanajuato.
Regarding The Burning of the Alhóndiga de Granaditas. The Pípila was the nickname of Juan José de los Reyes Martínez Amaro (b. January 3, 1782, San Miguel el Grande, Guanajuato - d. July 26, 1863), a local miner in Guanajuato. As a member of the insurgent forces he is famous for burning down the door to the Alhóndiga de Granaditos. He used ocote (heartwood of pine) and other supplies that he and the other insurgents took from this store right across from the Alhóndiga. After the mass of insurgents burned down the door and entered the Alhóndiga, a massacre ensued of the Spanish Royalists that had attempted to hide inside.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 442 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 5, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 2. submitted on June 13, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3, 4. submitted on January 5, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.