El Pueblito in La Corregidora, Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 23, 2017

1. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Marker

Inscription.
“Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla”
“Siendo contra los clamores
de la naturaleza
vender a los hombres,
quedan abolidas las leyes
de la esclavitud”
El H. Ayuntamiento de
Corregidora, Qro.
1982-1985

English translation:
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
“As it is against the clamor of nature to sell other men, the laws of slavery are hereby abolished”
The Honorable Municipal Council of
Corregidora, Querétaro
1982-1985
Copyright 2017 HMdb.org, all rights reserved for the translation unless otherwise noted.

Erected 1982 by Honorable Ayuntamiento de Corregidora 1982-1985.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 2017.

Location. 20° 32.563′ N, 100° 26.397′ W. Memorial is in El Pueblito, Querétaro, in La Corregidora. It is on Calle Hidalgo close to Calle Fray Sebastián Gallegos, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: El Pueblito QUE 76915, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Central Mexico

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in the Bajío.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

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: The Traditional February Festivals of El Pueblito (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Cornelio Arellano Cárdenas (about 210 meters away); Hermitage of the Virgin of El Pueblito (approx. half a kilometer away); El Cerrito ("The Little Hill") (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); The Building of the Four Altars (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); The Plaza of the Sculptures (approx. one kilometer away); The Altar of the Skulls (approx. one kilometer away); Obsidian Altar (approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in El Pueblito.

Regarding Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. Hidalgo made this famous decree abolishing slavery in Guadalajara on November 29, 1810 during the height of his first attempt at independence from Spain. He would be executed by the Spanish as a traitor on July 30,

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 23, 2017

2. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Marker

1811. The first post-independence proclamation abolishing slavery in Mexico would finally be issued by Guadalupe Victoria on September 16, 1825.

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla statue and marker in the distance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 23, 2017

3. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla statue and marker in the distance

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 23, 2017

4. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla statue

This statue is similar to the Hidalgo statue in the center of Querétaro's Alameda Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 267 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 26, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.