Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands

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.

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Albino García ∙ Andrés Delgado ∙ Emeteria Valencia ∙ Tomasa Esteves ∙ Bartolomé Sánchez Torrado ∙ P. José María Marocho ∙ Luis G. Araujo

English translation:
Names are the marker’s text

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. Marker is in Salamanca, Guanajuato. Memorial 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. Marker is in this post office area: Salamanca GTO 36700, Mexico. Touch for directions.

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 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ex-Convent of Saint Augustine

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(about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hacienda of the Cañada de Ortega Sanctuary (about 180 meters away); Valtierrilla (about 180 meters away); The Founders of Salamanca (about 180 meters away); The Lord of the Hospital (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salamanca.

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) Participated in the Independence War as a nurse and caregiver.

Bartolomé Sánchez Torrado

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla bust detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 3, 2018

2. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla bust detail

(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 Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 26, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.