Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
un paso mas en el camino
de la insurgencia.
Al que abrio las puertas
de la libertad
y convirtio
los grilletes en derechos.
English translation:
Dedicated to the one that opened the doors of liberty and converted shackles into rights.
Erected 1960 by Pueblo de Celaya con fondos del erario municipal.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.
Location. 20° 31.371′ N, 100° 48.733′ W. Marker is in Celaya, Guanajuato. Memorial is at the intersection of Calle Independencia and Calle Francisco I. Madero, in the median on Calle Independencia. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Celaya GTO 38000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Temple of San Francisco - Headquarters of the Patroness of Celaya (within shouting distance of this marker); Independence Column of Celaya (within shouting distance of this marker); The Temple of Saint Francis (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Celaya's Water Tower (about 120 meters away); The First Franciscans in Celaya (about 120 meters away); The History of Celaya (about 210 meters away); The Temple and Ex-convent of Our Lady of Carmen (about 210 meters away); Miguel Hidalgo in Celaya (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Celaya.
Regarding Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. Due to the fame of Hidalgo and his place in beginning the struggle for Mexican Independence, he is not specifically named on the monument.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 16, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.