Acámbaro, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Miguel Hidalgo as Supreme General of the Nation
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 9, 2020
1. Miguel Hidalgo as Supreme General of the Nation Marker
El 22 de octubre de 1810, en esta parroquia se canto un te deum solemne por el nombramiento de Generalisimo de la Nacion - al Sr. Cura Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.
22 de octubre de 1966
On October 22, 1810, in this parish a Te Deum was solemnly sung due to the appointment of the Supreme General of the Nation - Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.
October 22, 1966
Erected 1966.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is October 22, 1810.
Location. 20° 1.956′ N, 100° 43.205′ W. Marker is in Acámbaro, Guanajuato. Memorial can be reached from Avenida Miguel Hidalgo just north of Melcho Ocampo, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Acámbaro GTO 38600, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 27 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Home of María Catalina Gómez de Larrondo (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); José María Morelos y Pavón (about 90 meters away); The Liberator Miguel Hidalgo
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 9, 2020
2. Miguel Hidalgo as Supreme General of the Nation Marker
The marker is to the left of the entrance to the Parish Church of San Francisco de Asís.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 9, 2020
3. Miguel Hidalgo as Supreme General of the Nation Marker
A wider view of the marker and the Parish Church of San Francisco de Asís of Acámbaro, Guanajuato.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 9, 2020
4. An interior view of the Parish Church of San Francisco Asís
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 9, 2020
5. The altar of the Parish Church of San Francisco Asís
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 9, 2020
6. A nearby statue of St. Francis, dedicated in 2009
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 8, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
