Zona Centro in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Allende's Independence Meetings

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 11, 2017

1. Allende's Independence Meetings Marker

Inscription.
En el entresuelo de esta casa, con
pretexto de bailes que se daban en
la sala, D. Ignacio Allende y las personas
comprometidas se reunian para
tratar de los medios adecuados para
lograr la Independencia Nacional.
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El H. Ayuntamiento acordo se erigiese esta
inscripción el dia 16 de septiembre de 1898.

English translation:
In the mezzanine of this house, under the pretext of dances that were given in the room, Ignacio Allende and those others committed to the cause met to try to find the right means to achieve National Independence.
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The Honorable Municipal Council agreed to erect this inscription on September 16, 1898.

Erected 1898 by Honorable Ayuntamiento de Allende.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is September 16, 1898.

Location. 20° 54.888′ N, 100° 44.6′ W. Memorial is in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. It is in Zona Centro. It is on Calle Relox just north of Calle Principal (San Francisco), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Relox

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8, San Miguel de Allende GTO 37700, 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: Here Independence was Planned (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Ignacio Aldama (within shouting distance of this marker); First Independent Municipality of Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Garden (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); House of Francisco Lanzagorta (about 90 meters away); House of the Primogeniture of de la Canal (about 90 meters away); Narciso María Loreto de la Canal (about 90 meters away); Saint Francis de Sales College (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Miguel de Allende.

Regarding Allende's Independence Meetings. The marker refers to the conspiratorial meetings that occurred here prior to the beginning of the struggle

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 11, 2017

2. Allende's Independence Meetings Marker

The marker can be seen here between two second-story windows.

for Mexican Independence from Spain in 1810.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 293 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.