La Cañada in El Marqués, Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

The Bicentennial of Mexican Independence

and The Centennial of the Mexican Revolution

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 20, 2017

1. The Bicentennial of Mexican Independence Marker

Inscription.
En el bicentenario de la Independencia Nacional y el centenario de la Revolución Mexicana, pueblo y gobierno de El Marqués rinden homenaje perenne a los héroes que no legaron libertad y democracias a los mexicanos

El Marqués, Origen y Destino
La Cañada, Qro, año de 2010

H. Ayuntamiento 2009-2012

Lic. Martín Rubén Galicia Medina
Presidente Municipal Constitucional

Regidores
C. Juan Manuel Rivera Bautista · C. Ma Rita Pérez Nieves · C. Jorge Paulin Jaramillo · C. Jerónimo Arredondo Granados · C. Ma. Isabel Olvera Gutiérrez · C. Mario Calzada Mercado · C. Yazmin Salazar Guerrero · C. Ma. Guadalupe González Ramírez · C. José Reginaldo Ramírez Galván · C. Anabel Mendoza Herrera · C. Luis Elías Camacho · C. José Agustín González Ramírez · C. Juan Aristeo Gerardo Ramírez Vázquez

English translation:
As part of the celebration of the bicentennial of National Independence and the centennial of the Mexican Revolution, the people and government of El Marqués pay perennial tribute to the heroes who granted freedom and democracy to all Mexicans

El Marqués , Origin and Destination
La Cañada, Querétaro, 2010

Honorable Municipal Council 2009-2012

Martín

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Rubén Galicia Medina, Constitutional Municipal President

Names of other municipal authorities

Erected 2010 by Honorable Ayuntamiento de El Marqués 2009-2012.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 20° 36.386′ N, 100° 19.878′ W. Memorial is in La Cañada, Querétaro, in El Marqués. It can be reached from Calle Emiliano Zapata just east of Calle Héroico Colegio Militar, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: La Cañada QUE 76240, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Central Mexico

and 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 Temple of San Pedro (a few steps from this marker); La Cañada (within shouting distance of this marker);

An example of the small markers on each statue of the monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 20, 2017

2. An example of the small markers on each statue of the monument

Each statue or bust has a small marker similar to this one from Francisco Madero. It reads:
Al Procer
Francisco I. Madero
Francisco Ignacio Madero González
(1873-1913)
Como homenaje perenne del pueblo y el gobierno de El Marqués en el centenario de la Revolución Mexicana, primer movimiento social del siglo XX.
20 de noviembre de 2010
Gobierno Municipal 2009-2012

English translation:
To the Leader Francisco I. Madero
Francisco Ignacio Madero González
(1873-1913)
As a perennial tribute from the people and government of El Marqués on the centennial of the Mexican Revolution, the first social movement of the 20th century.
November 20, 2010
Municipal Government of 2009-2012

The Foundation of La Cañada (within shouting distance of this marker); El Marqués Cultural Center (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Small Church (about 150 meters away); The Escandón Bathing Pools (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The "El Capulín" Reservoir (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Pan Dulce Monument (approx. 1.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Cañada.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 20, 2017

3. The Bicentennial of Mexican Independence Marker

The marker can be seen in this view to the east, on a low, flat base between the statues of Hidalgo and Zapata. In the background is the municipal building of El Marqués. Nearest to the camera is a bust of Madero. The bust of Allende is in the distance, but is blocked by Hidalgo.

The Bicentennial of Mexican Independence image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 20, 2017

4. The Bicentennial of Mexican Independence

The marker on the base of the statue of Hidalgo reads:
Al Padre de la Patria
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Miguel Gregorio Antonio Hidalgo y Costilla Gallaga Mondarte Villaseñor
(1753-1811)
Como homenaje perenne del pueblo y el gobierno de El Marqués en el bicentenario de la Independencia de México
15 de septiembre de 2010
Gobierno Municipal 2009-2012

English translation:
To the Father of the Nation Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Miguel Gregorio Antonio Hidalgo y Costilla Gallaga Mondarte Villaseñor
(1753-1811)
As a perennial tribute from the people and government of El Marqués on the bicentennial of Mexican Independence
September 15, 2010
Municipal Government of 2009-2012

A statue of Emiliano Zapata that makes up a part of the monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 20, 2017

5. A statue of Emiliano Zapata that makes up a part of the monument

The marker on the base of the statue of Zapata reads:
Al General
Emiliano Zapata
Emiliano Zapata Salazar
(1879-1919)
Como homenaje perenne del pueblo y el gobierno de El Marqués en el centenario de la Revolución Mexicana, primer movimiento social del siglo XX.
20 de noviembre de 2010
Gobierno Municipal 2009-2012

English translation:
To General Emiliano Zapata
Emiliano Zapata Salazar
(1879-1919)
As a perennial tribute from the people and government of El Marqués on the centennial of the Mexican Revolution, the first social movement of the 20th century.
November 20, 2010
Municipal Government of 2009-2012

A bust of Allende that makes up part of the overall monument to Mexican Independence image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 20, 2017

6. A bust of Allende that makes up part of the overall monument to Mexican Independence

The small marker on the base reads:

Al Capitán
Ignacio Allende
Ignacio María Allende y Urzuaga
(1769-1811)
Como homenaje perenne del pueblo y el gobierno de El Marqués en el bicentenario de la Independencia de México
15 de septiembre de 2010
Gobierno Municipal 2009-2012

English translation:
To Captain Ignacio Allende
Ignacio María Allende y Urzuaga
(1769-1811)
As a perennial tribute from the people and government of El Marqués on the bicentennial of Mexican Indpendence
September 15, 2010
Municipal Government of 2009-2012

Additional busts of Josefa Ortíz and Morelos, further north of the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 20, 2017

7. Additional busts of Josefa Ortíz and Morelos, further north of the marker

A few steps north of the marker and other statues and busts are these two busts of persons important in the history of Mexican Independence. On the left is Josefa Ortíz (1768-1829) and to the right is José María Morelos y Pavón (1769-1815). Their markers are similar in wording to the other markers related to the Bicentennial of Mexican Independence.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 384 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 22, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.