Colonia Insurgentes Mixcoac in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Independence of Mexico
(1810-1821)
La lucha por la independencia del pais se inicio la madrugada del 16 de septiembre con el llamado "Grito de Dolores", que dio el cura Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. Apoyado y seguido en su ideal por Ignacio Allende. Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon, Vicente Guerrero y Guadalupe Victoria, entre otros. Ese dia se levanto la voz de la independencia y nuestra santa libertad comenzo. Pues se abrieron los labios de la nacion para reclamar sus derechos y empuño la espada para ser oida, y 11 años fueron necesarios para consumar nuestra independencia.
Independence
(1810-1821)
The struggle for the independence of the country began on the morning of September 16th with the so-called "Cry of Dolores", which was given by the priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. Supported and followed in his ideals by Ignacio Allende, José María Morelos y Pavón, Vicente Guerrero and Guadalupe Victoria, among others. That day the voice of independence rose and our sacred freedom began. The voices of the nation began to claim their rights and to wield the sword to be heard. Eleven years were necessary to consummate our independence.
Erected by Delegación Benito Juárez.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Wars, Non-US. A significant day of the year for for this entry is September 16.
Location. 19° 22.335′ N, 99° 11.078′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Insurgentes Mixcoac. Marker is at the intersection of Campana and Augusto Rodin, on the left on Campana. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 03920, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Auguste Rodin (within shouting distance of this marker); House of José Joaquín Herrera (within shouting distance of this marker); House of José Fernández de Lizardi (within shouting distance of this marker); Textile Workshop (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Agustín Jáuregui (about 90 meters away); Goya (about 90 meters away); Parish Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán (about 180 meters away); General Álvaro Obregón (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
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