Northeast Orlando in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Lake Eola Park
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, January 31, 2021
1. Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Marker
Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
"Father of the Homeland"
May 8, 1753 – July 30, 1811
Initiated Mexicos movement of independence on September 16, 1810, leading the people in its fight towards national freedom.
On behalf of the Mexican community of Central Florida, to the people and the City of Orlando on this, the 15th day of September, 1996, date of the first commemoration of Mexico Independence Day.
Javier Pinedo, Aircon, Luis G. Campos, Tupperware Americas, Luis y Gabriela Casado, the unknown Mexican worker.
Glenda E. Hood, Mayor of Orlando · Martin Torres, Consul of Mexico
Bronze by Estela Ubando and Carlos Kunte, Mexican Artists
Erected 1996 by Mexican Community of Central Florida.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Parks & Recreational Areas • Patriots & Patriotism.
Location. 28° 32.571′ N, 81° 22.256′ W. Marker is in Orlando, Florida, in Orange County. It is in Northeast Orlando. It can be reached from the intersection of North Eola Drive and East Central Boulevard. The marker is located
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Florida. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jose P. Rizal (here, next to this marker); Simon Bolivar (here, next to this marker); Mohandas K. Gandhi (a few steps from this marker); Florida Welcomes Walt Disney (within shouting distance of this marker); Orlando Reeves (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); John R. Mott House Site (about 400 feet away); "Lest We Forget" (about 400 feet away); Mathew Robinson Marks (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orlando.
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Photographed by Brandon D Cross, January 31, 2021
2. Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Marker
Also see . . . Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla. (Submitted on February 7, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, January 31, 2021
3. Dedication tablet
Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 403 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 7, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
