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

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 26, 2021

1. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Recuerdo imperecedero de Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Paso por estos lugares el 11 de octubre de 1810

English translation:
To the imperishable memory of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
He passed through this place on October 11, 1810

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is October 11, 1810.

Location. 20° 22.478′ N, 101° 3.824′ W. Marker is in Jaral del Progreso, Guanajuato. It is on Lic. Benito Juárez just west of Miguel Hidalgo Sur, on the left when traveling west. 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: Benito Juárez (a few steps from this marker); General Emiliano Zapata

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Route of Hidalgo (within shouting distance of this marker); Parish Church of San Nicolás de Tolentino (within shouting distance of this marker); Friar Bernardo Padilla G. (within shouting distance of this marker); Professor Fulgencio Vargas Ortiz (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Father Elías Nieves (approx. 12 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.

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Marker and Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 26, 2021

2. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Marker and Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.