Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
and Important Persons of Salamanca
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 3, 2018
1. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Marker
The namesake bust of the monument is not inscribed.
Albino García ∙ Andrés Delgado ∙ Emeteria Valencia ∙ Tomasa Esteves ∙ Bartolomé Sánchez Torrado ∙ P. José María Marocho ∙ Luis G. Araujo
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.
Location. 20° 34.093′ N, 101° 11.871′ W. Memorial is in Salamanca, Guanajuato. It is on Benito Juárez just west of General Negrete, on the left when traveling west. The monument is directly in the center of the Miguel Hidalgo Civic Plaza of Salamanca. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Salamanca GTO 36700, 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: The Miguel Hidalgo Civic Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); The Augustinian Ex-Convent of San Juan de Sahagún (within shouting distance of this marker); The Temple of Saint Augustine
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Regarding Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. This monument is interesting as its centerpiece, a large bust of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, does not carry his name. This is probably due to his being so well-known in Mexico that it is not necessary. The seven obelisks behind his bust carry the names of seven important persons from Salamanca's history. While Hidalgo needs no summary of his deeds, here are short summaries of the other important persons named on the monument:
Albino García Ramos (1774-1812) Independence fighter, executed by the Spanish in Celaya.
Andrés Delgado (1792-1816?) Independence fighter, executed by the Spanish.
Emeteria Valencia (1834-1893) Businesswoman and philanthropist, she founded schools.
Tomasa Esteves (1778-1814)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 3, 2018
2. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla bust detail
Bartolomé Sánchez Torrado (1603 - ?) Member of the military, founder of Salamanca.
P. José María Marocho (1792-1843) Catholic priest, scholar, writer and artist.
Luis G. Araujo (1850-1920) Musician and composer, primarily of hymns and Christmas music.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 3, 2018
3. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 3, 2018
4. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 3, 2018
5. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 267 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 26, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
