Yuriria, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands

Miguel Hidalgo in Yuriria

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 21, 2019

1. Miguel Hidalgo in Yuriria Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En este municipio estuvo el Sr. Cura Hidalgo.
Yuriria Gto. Oct. 11-1810
Ayuntamiento 1958-1960

English translation:
The Priest Hidalgo was in this municipality.
Yuriria, Guanajuato, October 11, 1810
City Council of 1958-1960

Erected 1958 by Ayuntamiento de Yuriria 1958-1960.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is October 11, 1810.

Location. 20° 12.764′ N, 101° 7.877′ W. Marker is in Yuriria, Guanajuato. Memorial is on Portal Morelos just east of Benito Juárez, on the right when traveling east. Benito Juárez and Portal Morelos are both pedestrian-only here in front of the Presidencia Muncipal of Yuriria. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Yuriria GTO 38940, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Presidencia Municipal / Palacio Municipal / City Hall Town (a few steps from this marker); General José María Magaña (within shouting distance of this marker); Yuriria Named a City (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Dr. Miguel Ramírez Tinoco (within shouting distance of this marker); Joaquín López Arias (within shouting distance of this marker); Monument to Friar Diego de Chávez (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Convent of Saint Augustine of Yuriria (about 90 meters away); Ex Convento de San Pablo; Founded by Agustinians (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yuriria.

Regarding Miguel Hidalgo in Yuriria.
Miguel Hidalgo was constantly on the run with his insurgent army during the last months of 1810, roaming throughout southern Guanajuato before finally moving toward Guadalajara, Jalisco.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 21, 2019

2. Miguel Hidalgo in Yuriria Marker

The marker can be seen here underneath this corridor, with the Benito Juárez pedestrian walkway in the distance.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 21, 2019

3. Miguel Hidalgo in Yuriria Marker

The marker can be seen in the distance underneath the corridor. The blue Casa de la Cultura (Cultural Center) Marker can be seen to the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 30, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.