San Felipe, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Hidalgo's Proclamation of Independence
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 18, 2019
1. Hidalgo's Proclamation of Independence Marker
16 de Septiembre de 1910.
S. Vicente. 8 de mayo de 1753.
Cura de esta parroquia desde el 23 de enero de 1793 hasta el 14 de enero de 1800
Chihuahua. 30 de julio de 1811.
Septiembre 16 de 1909.
The District of San Felipe dedicates this monument to the Father of the Nation, the Priest Miguel Hidalgo, on the first centenary of the Proclamation of National Independence
September 16, 1910.
San Vicente, May 8, 1753.
Priest of this parish from January 23, 1793 to January 14, 1800
Chihuahua, July 30, 1811.
September 16, 1909.
Erected 1909 by El Distrito de San Felipe.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is January 23, 1793.
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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: Josι Prαxedis Gilberto Guerrero Hurtado (a few steps from this marker); 1936 San Felipe Massacre (a few steps from this marker); Hidalgo's Priesthood in San Felipe (within shouting distance of this marker); Benito Juαrez in San Felipe (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Miguel Hidalgo in San Felipe (about 120 meters away); Plaza Aquiles Serdαn (approx. 0.4 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.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 18, 2019
2. Hidalgo's Proclamation of Independence Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton
3. Hidalgo's Proclamation of Independence Marker
This collage shows the other inscriptions on the monument: Hidalgo's birth and death locations and dates and the monument's original construction date.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 18, 2019
4. Hidalgo's Proclamation of Independence Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 18, 2019
5. Hidalgo's Proclamation of Independence Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 18, 2019
6. Miguel Hidalgo atop the monument
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 18, 2019
7. An additional 1949 marker on the nearby flagpole
This additional marker is attached to the large flagpole near the Hidalgo monument. It reads:
Surge – fulgara guarda y guia. Loor a la patria, H. Ayuntamiento 48-49, Presidente Municipal Pablo Hernandez Ortiz. S. Felipe, Gto. Dic 20_49.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 12, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
