El Oro de Hidalgo, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Hidalgo and Rayón in El Oro
Reconociendo nuestra historia
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Recognizing our history
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 16, 2021
1. Hidalgo and Rayón in El Oro Marker
Don Ignacio López Rayón en 1828 denunció ante la diputación de Real de El Oro una mina, la cual nombró “La Esperanza” situada en La Cañada de Cucha entre los cerros de Somera y Tlacotepec, la cual trabajó hasta su muerte en 1832.
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Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in 1810, while at the head of the Insurgent Army on his itinerary to Monte de las Cruces, entered through the lands of the Hacienda de Tultenango to reach the Hacienda de la Jordana where he spent the night, continuing the next day through San Felipe de Obraje.
Ignacio López Rayón in 1828 claimed before the provincial council of Real de El Oro a mine, which he named "La Esperanza" located in La Cañada de Cucha between the hills of Somera and Tlacotepec, which he worked until his death in 1832.
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Erected 2013.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.
Location. 19° 48.135′ N, 100° 7.842′ W. Marker is in El Oro de Hidalgo, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). It is on Constitución just north of Galeana, on the left when traveling north. 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 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: El Real del Oro (here, next to this marker); The Founding of El Oro de Hidalgo (a few steps from this marker); Chamber of Commerce (within shouting distance of this marker); Hacienda de Tultenango (within shouting distance of this
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 16, 2021
2. An additional tablet on protection of heritage sites in Mexico
In order to attend to the preservation of the historical legacy that this area has without altering or injurying its urban harmony, it has been considered desirable to grant it the protection that the laws of the United Mexican States establish for these cases, incorporating it into the regime provided for by the federal law on monuments and archaeological, artistic and historical areas which provides that the research, protection, conservation, restoration and recovery of monuments and areas of historical monuments, which make up the cultural heritage of the nation, is of public use.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 16, 2021
3. Hidalgo and Rayón in El Oro Marker
The marker and additional tablet are at the northern end of the front of the Palacio Municipal.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 16, 2021
4. Palacio Municipal of El Oro
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
