Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Procession of the Remains of the Insurgents
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 18, 2020
1. Procession of the Remains of the Insurgents Marker
Fueron recibidos con salva de 21 cañonazos, redoble de campanas de todos los templos, música y procesión bajo cruz alta que recorrió las capillas posas que fueron construidas para tal fin en los templos de San Sebastián, El Carmen, San Antonio, La Congregación y Santiago en donde fueron velados con todos los honores.
El Ayuntamiento de Querétaro coloca esta placa conmemorativa para recordar el acontecimiento y preservarlo en la memoria de los queretanos.
Querétaro, Qro., septiembre de 2017
Querétaro Municipio
On September 6, 1823, on their way to Mexico City to receive national tribute, the remains of Miguel Hidalgo, Ignacio Allende, Mariano Jiménez and Juan Aldama, recently named Most Praiseworthy of the Nation in Heroic Degree, arrived at this chapel.
They were received with a salvo of 21 cannon shots, bells tolling from all the temples, music and a procession under a high cross that toured the temporary chapels that were built for this purpose in the temples of San Sebastián, El Carmen, San Antonio, The Congregation and Santiago, where they were received with all honors.
The Querétaro City Council places this commemorative marker to remember the event and preserve it in the memory of the inhabitants of Querétaro.
Querétaro, Querétaro, September 2017
Querétaro Municipality
Erected 2017
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Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Religion & Religious Structures • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is September 6, 1823.
Location. 20° 35.967′ N, 100° 24.083′ W. Memorial is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. It is on Dr. Manuel Domínguez just east of Esperanza McCormick, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Santiago de Querétaro QUE 76150, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Central Mexico and in the Bajío. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, 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: Chapel of the Sacred Family (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Fountain of the Verdolagas (approx. half a kilometer away); Old Railway Station (approx. half a kilometer away); The Querétaro Railroad Station (approx. half a kilometer away); Temple and fountain of Santa Ana
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 18, 2020
2. Procession of the Remains of the Insurgents Marker
The marker is right inside the gated entrance to the chapel of San Judas Tadeo. In 1823 when the procession of the remains of the Insurgent Heroes passed by here, this area was a large cemetery under the jurisdiction of the nearby San Sebastián temple.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Fountain of the "Little Plates" (was approx. 0.7 kilometers away but has been permanently removed).
Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 18, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
