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

Marriage of Miguel Hidalgo's Parents

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 6, 2020

1. Marriage of Miguel Hidalgo's Parents Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

1750. 1950.
Bicentenario del Matrimonio de Dn.
Cristobal Hidalgo y Costilla.
con Dña. Ana Maria Gallaga.
efectuado en esta iglesia el dia,
15 de agosto de 1750.
Homenaje de veneracion y respeto,
del C.D.S. Veteranos.
Penjamo Gto. 15 de agosto de 1950.

English translation:
1750 - 1950
Bicentennial of the marriage of Cristobal Hidalgo y Costilla with Ms. Ana Maria Gallaga, performed in this church on August 15, 1750.
A tribute of veneration and respect from C.D.S. Veterans.
Pénjamo, Guanajuato, August 15, 1950

Erected 1950 by C.D.S. Veteranos.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical date for this entry is August 15, 1750.

Location. 20° 25.84′ N, 101° 43.409′ W. Marker is in Pénjamo, Guanajuato. Marker is on Manuel Doblado just south of Ignacio Allende, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pénjamo GTO 36900, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies

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. 209th Anniversary of the Death of Hidalgo (within shouting distance of this marker); 175th Anniversary of the Beginning of Independence (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); General Lázaro Cárdenas (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Plazuelas Archaeological Zone (approx. 11.2 kilometers away); The Ball Court of Plazuelas (approx. 11.2 kilometers away); Petroglyphs at Plazuelas (approx. 11.3 kilometers away); 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Hidalgo (approx. 13 kilometers away); Miguel Hidalgo's Birth House (approx. 13 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pénjamo.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 6, 2020

2. Marriage of Miguel Hidalgo's Parents Marker

The marker is to the right of the main entrance to the church.

An interior view of the San Francisco de Asís Church of Pénjamo image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 6, 2020

3. An interior view of the San Francisco de Asís Church of Pénjamo

The altar of the San Francisco de Asís Church of Pénjamo image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 6, 2020

4. The altar of the San Francisco de Asís Church of Pénjamo

An additional view of the exterior of the San Francisco de Asís Church of Pénjamo image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 6, 2020

5. An additional view of the exterior of the San Francisco de Asís Church of Pénjamo

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 9, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.