Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

The Route of the Insurgents

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2016

1. The Route of the Insurgents Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Por éstas calles
Salió el ejercito Insurgente
el 16 de Septiembre de 1810,
a conquistar la Libertad de México.
Homenaje de Los Mexicanos
Residentes en Chicago
Año de 1950.

English translation:
The Insurgent Army left by these streets
on September 16, 1810 in order
to conquer the Liberty of Mexico
Tribute from Mexican Residents of Chicago
1950

Erected 1950 by Mexicanos Residentes en Chicago.

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° 9.364′ N, 100° 56.076′ W. Memorial is in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato. It is at the intersection of Calle Jalisco and Calle Pueblo, on the right when traveling south on Calle Jalisco. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Dolores Hidalgo GTO 37800, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Central Mexico

and in the Bajío.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

a Spanish colony,

and the Aztec Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Unknown Insurgent Monument (a few steps from this marker); Church of the Tercera Orden (a few steps from

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this marker); The Hidalgo House and Museum (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Miguel Hidalgo (about 150 meters away); Hidalgo Memorial and Independence Garden (about 180 meters away); The Decrees of Benito Juárez in Dolores Hidalgo (about 180 meters away); Miguel Hidalgo and the First Insurgents (about 180 meters away); Cocomacán (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dolores Hidalgo.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2016

2. The Route of the Insurgents Marker

The statue topping the monument shows an idealized version of a Mexican insurgent. The figure is carrying a wooden pole and has irregular clothing (i.e. one pant leg rolled up, no shoes, etc.), all indicating that the insurgents were common people ready to fight for independence.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.