Jaral del Progreso, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

The Route of Hidalgo

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 26, 2021

1. The Route of Hidalgo Marker

Unfortunately the newer copy of the marker includes 1911 as one of the noted years and not the correct 1811.

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Ruta de Hidalgo
1810 1811
Año de la Patria
1960

English translation:
The Route of Hidalgo
1810-1811
Year of the Nation
1960

Erected 1960.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.

Location. 20° 22.479′ N, 101° 3.855′ W. Marker is in Jaral del Progreso, Guanajuato. It is at the intersection of Lic. Benito Juárez and Manuel Doblado Sur, on the left when traveling west on Lic. Benito Juárez. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jaral del Progreso GTO 38470, 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 13 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Friar Bernardo Padilla G. (a few steps from this marker); Parish Church of San Nicolás de Tolentino

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Benito Juárez (within shouting distance of this marker); Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (within shouting distance of this marker); General Emiliano Zapata (within shouting distance of this marker); Professor Fulgencio Vargas Ortiz (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Father Elías Nieves (approx. 12.1 kilometers away); Blessed Friar Elías del Socorro Nieves (approx. 12.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jaral del Progreso.

Regarding The Route of Hidalgo. In order to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the struggle for Mexican Independence, the Mexican Secretary of Public Education erected 260 monuments similar to this one in 1960. They marked the Route of Hidalgo and his Insurgent Army from Dolores to Chihuahua, the place of his final sacrifice.

Hidalgo passed through here in November, 1810, when the town was known as Los López. He was invited to the home of Manuel Muñatones and ate there.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 26, 2021

2. The Route of Hidalgo Marker

The marker is attached to a "Cabeza de Águila" (Eagle's Head) monument, part of the traditional set of the Route of Hidalgo markers.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.