Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Miguel Hidalgo in Celaya
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2017
1. Miguel Hidalgo in Celaya Marker
The marker is high on a corridor and somewhat difficult to see.
"Miguel Hidalgo"
conmemora con esta lapida
el centenario de la estancia
en este edificio del venerable
Padre de la Patria.
Celaya, 21 de septiembre de 1910.
commemorates with this marker
the 100th anniversary of the stay of the venerable “Father of the Nation” in this building.
Celaya, September 21, 1910
Erected 1910 by La Agrupación "Miguel Hidalgo".
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.
Location. 20° 31.284′ N, 100° 48.855′ W. Marker is in Celaya, Guanajuato. Memorial is on Calle Miguel Hidalgo just east of Calle Zaragoza, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle Miguel Hidalgo 108B, 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 Saint Augustine (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Ex-Convent of the Temple of Saint Augustine (about 120 meters away); The Temple and Ex-convent of Our Lady of Carmen (about 210 meters away); Celaya's Water Tower (about 210
this page online
Regarding Miguel Hidalgo in Celaya. Miguel Hidalgo and his growing Insurgent forces entered Celaya without opposition on September 21, 1810. Hidalgo here was named Commander in General of the Insurgents and Allende as their Lieutentant General. The next day they left for Guanajuato.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2017
2. Miguel Hidalgo in Celaya Marker
The marker is seen here outside of a cell phone store.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2017
3. Miguel Hidalgo in Celaya Marker
The marker is almost directly behind the fountain, underneath the corridor in the distance. During Hidalgo's stay the building was an inn known as the Mesón de Guadalupe.
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 160 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 16, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
