Villagrán, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Route of Hidalgo
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 8, 2018
1. The Route of Hidalgo Marker
en el marco de los Festejos del Bicentenario Restauran la Estela de la libertad que simboliza la Ruta de la Independencia
Villagrán, Gto. 15 de Septiembre de 2010
The Governor of the State of Guanajuato, Juan Manuel Oliva Ramírez and the Honorable City Council of Villagrán, as a part of the Bicentennial Celebrations, restore this pillar of liberty that symbolizes the Route of Independence in Villagrán, Guanajuato September 15, 2010
Erected 2010 by Gobernador del Estado de Guanajuato Lic. Juan Manuel Oliva Ramírez y el Honorable Ayuntamiento de Villagrán.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, US Indian.
Location. 20° 30.668′ N, 100° 59.774′ W. Marker is in Villagrán, Guanajuato. Memorial is at the intersection of Plaza Constitución Sur and Portal Constitución Poniente, on the left when
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 16 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Temple of the Most Holy Conception (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Old Temple (approx. 14 kilometers away); Valtierrilla (approx. 14 kilometers away); The Virgin of Guadalupe Church (approx. 14 kilometers away); The Founding of Santa Cruz de Juventino Rosas (approx. 14.8 kilometers away); 800th Anniversary of the Franciscan Order (approx. 14.8 kilometers away); Blessed Friar Elías del Socorro Nieves (approx. 15.8 kilometers away); Father Elías Nieves (approx. 15.9 kilometers away).
Regarding The Route of Hidalgo. In order to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the struggle for Mexican Independence, the Mexican Secretary of Public Education erected 260 monuments similar to this one in 1960. They marked the Route of Hidalgo and his Insurgent Army from Dolores to Chihuahua, the place of his final sacrifice. In 2010, many of these monuments were restored as a way to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the beginning of Mexican Independence. This marker had completely disappeared and was reconstructed.
Miguel Hidalgo and his insurgent army stayed
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 8, 2018
2. The Route of Hidalgo Marker
This view towards the east shows the reconstructed monument and the marker.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 8, 2018
3. The Route of Hidalgo Marker
This view of the monument is towards the north. The monument includes the head of an eagle, holding a cloth in its beak with "Liberty" (Libertad) written on it.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 8, 2018
4. A bust of Emiliano Zapata near The Route of Hidalgo Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 8, 2018
5. A bust of Benito Juárez near The Route of Hidalgo Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 9, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4, 5. submitted on December 12, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
