Hacienda Corralejo in Municipality of Pénjamo, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands

Miguel Hidalgo's Birth House

By J. Makali Bruton, September 6, 2020

1. Miguel Hidalgo's Birth House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Este muro pertenece a la Casa del Padre de la Patria
Reconstruyo Club ‘3’ Dimenciones.
Abril 1979.

English translation:
This wall belongs to the House of the Father of the Nation
Rebuilt by the ‘Three Dimensions Club’
April 1979

Erected 1979 by Club '3' Dimensiones.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 20° 30.463′ N, 101° 37.785′ W. Marker is in Hacienda Corralejo, Guanajuato, in Municipality of Pénjamo. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hacienda Corralejo, Guanajuato 38373, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 21 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Hidalgo (within shouting distance of this marker); Hidalgo and Indigenous Lands (within shouting distance of this marker); Baptism of Hidalgo (approx. 12.3 kilometers away); Marriage of Miguel Hidalgo's Parents (approx. 13 kilometers away); 209th Anniversary of the Death of Hidalgo

By J. Makali Bruton, September 6, 2020

2. Miguel Hidalgo's Birth House Marker

(approx. 13 kilometers away); 175th Anniversary of the Beginning of Independence (approx. 13 kilometers away); General Lázaro Cárdenas (approx. 13.4 kilometers away); Jesús María Montaño (approx. 20.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hacienda Corralejo.

Regarding Miguel Hidalgo's Birth House. Miguel Hidalgo was born here on May 8, 1753 and spent his first eight years here. His father was the administrator of the hacienda, or large farm, headquartered here.

Remains of the foundation of the house - seen from through the doorway image. Click for full size.

By J. Makali Bruton, September 6, 2020

3. Remains of the foundation of the house - seen from through the doorway

Nearby church and additional markers image. Click for full size.

By J. Makali Bruton, September 6, 2020

4. Nearby church and additional markers

Commemorative fascimile of Miguel Hidalgo's birth and baptism certificate image. Click for full size.

By J. Makali Bruton, September 6, 2020

5. Commemorative fascimile of Miguel Hidalgo's birth and baptism certificate

This 1985 copy was at the nearby Hacienda Corralejo tequila factory.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Querétaro, Mexico. This page has been viewed 35 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 9, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Querétaro, Mexico.