San Felipe, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Miguel Hidalgo in San Felipe
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.
El Ayuntamiento de 1901, como testimonio de patriotismo, erige a su memoria este sencillo monumento.
San Felipe, 16 de Sbre de 1901.
From January 23, 1793 to January 14, 1800, the distinguished initiator of National Independence
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla,
lived in this house.
The City Council of 1901, as a testimony of patriotism, erects this simple monument to his memory.
San Felipe, September 16, 1901
Erected 1901 by Ayuntamiento de San Felipe.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Man-Made Features • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is January 23, 1793.
Location. 21° 28.706′ N, 101° 13.019′ W. Marker is in San Felipe, Guanajuato. Memorial is on Hidalgo just east of De la Fuente, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hidalgo 121, San Felipe GTO 37600, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hidalgo's Proclamation of Independence (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); José Práxedis Gilberto Guerrero Hurtado (about 120 meters away); Benito Juárez in San Felipe (about 150 meters away); 1936 San Felipe Massacre (about 150 meters away); Hidalgo's Priesthood in San Felipe (about 180 meters away); Plaza Aquiles Serdán (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Founding of San Felipe, Guanajuato (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Route of Hidalgo (approx. 1.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Felipe.
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