Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Miguel Hidalgo and the First Insurgents
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 20, 2019
1. Miguel Hidalgo and the First Insurgents Marker
Dolores Hidalgo, Gto. MCMXLVII
Secretaria de la Defensa Nacional
On this site, on September 16, 1810, the first core group of insurgents were convened by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the parish priest, to initiate the popular movement that gave us independence.
Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, 1947
Secretary of National Defense
Erected 1947 by Secretaria de la Defensa Nacional.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is September 16, 1810.
Location. 21° 9.462′ N, 100° 56.06′ W. Memorial is in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato. It is on Guanajuato just west of Principal, on the left when traveling west. The marker is in the northern portion of the central park (zσcalo) of Dolores Hidalgo. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Dolores Hidalgo GTO 37800, Mexico.
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Regionally, this memorial is in Central Mexico and in the Bajνo. 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 Decrees of Benito Juαrez in Dolores Hidalgo (a few steps from this marker); Hidalgo Memorial and Independence Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Mariano Abasolo (within shouting distance of this marker); Miguel Hidalgo (within shouting distance of this marker); The Route of Hidalgo (within shouting distance of this marker); Cocomacαn (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa de Visitas (within shouting distance of this marker); From Here Hidalgo Proclaimed Mexican Independence (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dolores Hidalgo.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 20, 2019
2. Miguel Hidalgo and the First Insurgents Marker
The marker can be seen on the left in this view towards the west. On the right in the distance is the Museo del Bicentenario (The Bicentennial Museum).
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
