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Yuriria, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
 

Miguel Hidalgo in Yuriria

 
 
Miguel Hidalgo in Yuriria Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 21, 2019
1. Miguel Hidalgo in Yuriria Marker
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 EraPatriots & PatriotismWars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is October 11, 1810.
 
Location. 20° 12.764′ N, 101° 7.877′ W. Memorial is in Yuriria, Guanajuato. It is on Portal Morelos just east of Benito Juแrez, on the right when traveling east. Benito Juแrez and Portal Morelos are both pedestrian-only here in front of the Presidencia Muncipal of Yuriria. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Yuriria GTO 38940, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Central Mexico and in the Bajํo. 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
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within walking distance of this marker: Presidencia Municipal / Palacio Municipal / City Hall Town (a few steps from this marker); General Jos้ Marํa Maga๑a (within shouting distance of this marker); Yuriria Named a City (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Miguel Ramํrez Tinoco (within shouting distance of this marker); Joaquํn L๓pez Arias (within shouting distance of this marker); Monument to Friar Diego de Chแvez (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.
 
Other markers no longer nearby. The Yuriria Cultural Center (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Former Convent of San Agustํn (was about 120 meters away but has been permanently removed).
 
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.
 
Miguel Hidalgo in Yuriria Marker image. Click for full size.
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 Juแrez pedestrian walkway in the distance.
Miguel Hidalgo in Yuriria Marker image. Click for full size.
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 Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 353 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on October 30, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
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