Huichapan, Hidalgo, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
First Celebration of the Mexican Independence Proclamation
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 6, 2018
1. First Celebration of the Independence Proclamation Marker
Huichapan., Hgo. 22 de diciembre de 1972
In this place, the Grito de Independencia (the Proclamation of Independence) was commemorated for the first time in the country on September 16, 1812 by General Ignacio Lσpez Rayσn and Andrιs Quintana Roo
Huichapan, Hidalgo, December 22, 1972
Erected 1972.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is September 16, 1812.
Location. 20° 22.507′ N, 99° 39.017′ W. Memorial is in Huichapan, Hidalgo. It is on De la Reforma just north of Manuel Gonzαlez, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Huichapan HGO 42400, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Central Mexico, specifically in the Sierra Madre, and in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, Mesoamerica, and the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: El Chapitel (here, next to this marker); General Juliαn Villagrαn (within shouting distance of this marker); Monolithic Cross of the Atrium (within shouting distance of this marker); Parroquia de San Mateo Apσstol (within shouting distance of this marker); Franciscan Ex-Convent (within shouting distance of this marker); The Chapel of the Third Order (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza of the Independence Martyrs (within shouting distance of this marker); The Chapel of the Virgin of Guadalupe (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huichapan.
Regarding First Celebration of the Mexican Independence Proclamation. These markers celebrate a relatively little known historical incident: that during the Mexican War for Independence, the leaders of the Insurgency paused here on the second anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence given on September 16, 1810 by Miguel Hidalgo to celebrate that beginning
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 6, 2018
2. First Celebration of the Independence Proclamation Marker
The three markers can be seen towards the left mounted to the facade of The Chapitel, now part of the Archaeology and History Museum of Huichapan.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 6, 2018
3. An additional First Celebration of the Independence Proclamation Marker
This additional marker from 2009 was placed in preparation for the celebrations of the 200th anniversary of the beginning of the Mexican Independence Movement and the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Mexican Revolution.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 6, 2018
4. An additional First Celebration of the Independence Proclamation Marker
This additional marker from 2012 notes the 200th anniversary of the first celebration of the Proclamation of Mexican Independence (el Grito de Dolores).
Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 12, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
