Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Miguel Hidalgo and the First Insurgents
Dolores Hidalgo, Gto. MCMXLVII
Secretaria de la Defensa Nacional
On this site, on September 16, 1810, the first core group of insurgents were convened by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the parish priest, to initiate the popular movement that gave us independence.
Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, 1947
Secretary of National Defense
Erected 1947 by Secretaria de la Defensa Nacional.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is September 16, 1810.
Location. 21° 9.462′ N, 100° 56.06′ W. Marker is in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato. Memorial is on Guanajuato just west of Principal, on the left when traveling west. The marker is in the northern portion of the central park (zócalo) of Dolores Hidalgo. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dolores Hidalgo GTO 37800, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Decrees of Benito Juárez in Dolores Hidalgo (a few steps from this marker); Hidalgo Memorial and Independence Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Mariano Abasolo (within shouting distance of this marker); Miguel Hidalgo (within shouting distance of this marker); The Route of Hidalgo (within shouting distance of this marker); Cocomacán (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa de Visitas (within shouting distance of this marker); From Here Hidalgo Proclaimed Mexican Independence (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dolores Hidalgo.
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