Chetumal in Othón P. Blanco, Quintana Roo, Mexico — The Yucatan Peninsula (The Southeast)

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 29, 2019

1. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
1753-1811
Padre de la Patria
Sacerdote y Revolucionario Novohispano
Inició la Guerra de Independencia de México en 1810
Dirigió militar y políticamente la primera parte de este movimiento
Fue juzgado y fusilado el 30 de julio de 1811 en la ciudad de Chihuahua.

English translation:
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
1753-1811
Father of the Nation
Priest and Revolutionary of New Spain
He initiated the War of Independence of Mexico in 1810
He led militarily and politically the first part of this movement
He was tried and shot on July 30, 1811 in the city of Chihuahua.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is July 30, 1811.

Location. 18° 29.743′ N, 88° 17.806′ W. Marker is in Chetumal, Quintana Roo, in Othón P. Blanco. Memorial is at the intersection of Othón P. Blanco and Avenida de los Héroes, in the median on Othón P. Blanco. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chetumal QR 77000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. Remnants of Chetumal's Sidewalks (a few steps from this marker); José María Morelos y Pavón (within shouting distance of this marker); Hurricane Janet (within shouting distance of this marker); Businesses of Yesteryear (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Businesses of Yesteryear (within shouting distance of this marker); Chetumaleñas (within shouting distance of this marker); Avenida 5 de Mayo No. 29 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Andrés Quintana Roo (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chetumal.

Regarding Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. This marker is interesting in that Miguel Hidalgo probably never came closer than 1330 km (830 miles) to Chetumal, Quintana Roo, but as his image is a way to create a feeling of shared national history, it is common throughout the country.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 29, 2019

2. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Marker

This view of the statue of Hidalgo is towards the north.

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 29, 2019

3. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla statue

Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 17, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.