Abasolo, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Baptism of Hidalgo
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 7, 2020
1. Baptism of Hidalgo Marker
This is one of the few markers to use Hidalgo's mother's last name of Gallaga. Most markers show his name as Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.
El Ayuntamiento de 1909.
In the chapel that existed in this place was baptized the immortal hero of Mexican independence Miguel Hidalgo y Gallaga on May 16, 1753.
The City Council of 1909
Erected 1909 by El Ayuntamiento de Abasolo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is May 16, 1753.
Location. 20° 27.055′ N, 101° 31.722′ W. Marker is in Abasolo, Guanajuato. It is at the intersection of Hidalgo Poniente and Portal Morelos Sur, on the left when traveling west on Hidalgo Poniente. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Abasolo GTO 36970, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and in the Bajío. 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 within 19 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Jesús María Montaño (approx. 9.7 kilometers away); 100th Anniversary of the Death of Juárez
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 7, 2020
2. An additional 1938 marker to Father Efren Urincho M.
This marker notes the church's reconstruction and consecration.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 7, 2020
3. Baptism of Hidalgo Marker
The marker is high and to the left of the main entrance to the Parroquia de Nuestra Santísima Madre de La Luz (Parish Church of Our Most Holy Mother of the Light).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 7, 2020
4. An interior view of the Parroquia de Nuestra Santísima Madre de La Luz
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 7, 2020
5. An additional Hidalgo statue and Independence Eagle monument
These additional markers are some meters north of the church.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 14, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
