Huichapan, Hidalgo, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
First Celebration of the Mexican Independence Proclamation
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 López Rayón and Andrés 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. Marker is in Huichapan, Hidalgo. Memorial is on De la Reforma just north of Manuel González, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huichapan HGO 42400, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. El Chapitel (here, next to this marker); General Julián Villagrán (within shouting distance of this marker); Monolithic Cross of the Atrium (within shouting distance of this marker); Parroquia de San Mateo Apóstol (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 and to dedicate themselves to the ongoing struggle for liberty and freedom. Full independence from Spain would not happen for another nine years in 1821.
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