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El Oro de Hidalgo, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
 

El Oro de Hidalgo

 
 
El Oro de Hidalgo Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 16, 2021
1. El Oro de Hidalgo Marker
Inscription.  

El Oro se erigió en municipalidad en agosto de 1828, agregando a su nombre el de Hidalgo en homenaje al Patricio de la Independencia Nacional.
Patrimonio Cultural del Edo. de México, 1979.

English translation:
El Oro was created as a municipality in August 1828, adding to its name that of Hidalgo in tribute to the National Independence hero.
Cultural Heritage of the State of Mexico, 1979.
 
Erected 1979 by Patrimonio Cultural del Estado de México.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1828.
 
Location. 19° 48.119′ N, 100° 7.835′ W. Marker is in El Oro de Hidalgo, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). It is at the intersection of Constitución and Galeana, on the left when traveling north on Constitución. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: El Oro de Hidalgo MEX 50600, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the
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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: The Mexican Golden Mile (here, next to this marker); Hacienda de Tultenango (here, next to this marker); Manuel Somera y Piña (here, next to this marker); The Founding of El Oro de Hidalgo (a few steps from this marker); El Real del Oro (within shouting distance of this marker); Chamber of Commerce (within shouting distance of this marker); Hidalgo and Rayón in El Oro (within shouting distance of this marker); Architectural Heritage of El Oro (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in El Oro de Hidalgo.
 
Also see . . .  El Oro Municipality (in Spanish at Wikipedia). (Submitted on May 16, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
 
El Oro de Hidalgo Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 16, 2021
2. El Oro de Hidalgo Marker
The marker is seen here on the municipal hall or palacio municipal.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
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