Centro histórico de Morelia , Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)

Hidalgo in Morelia

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 28, 2021

1. Hidalgo in Morelia Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

El Señor Cura Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla se alojó en esta casa del 17 al 19 de octubre de 1810, después de la toma de “Granaditas” en Guanajuato, para continuar rumbo á la Ciudad de México la campaña de la independencia nacional.
Morelia Septiembre de 1910.

English translation
The priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla stayed in this house from October 17 to 19, 1810, after the capture of "Granaditas" in Guanajuato, to then continue towards Mexico City during the campaign of national independence.
Morelia, September 1910.

Erected 1910.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1910.

Location. 19° 42.177′ N, 101° 11.725′ W. Memorial is in Morelia, Michoacán. It is in Centro histórico de Morelia. It is on Avenida Francisco I. Madero Poniente just east of Calle Rayón, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Morelia MIC 58000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Western Mexico, in the Bajío,

and on the Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

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specifically in Mesoamerica,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

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: Dr. Manuel Martínez Solórzano (a few steps from this marker); University Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Sorinne Font (within shouting distance of this marker); Public Library of Morelia (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Ignacio Chávez (within shouting distance of this marker); Natalio Vazquez Pallares (within shouting distance of this marker); El Colegio Primitivo y Nacional de San Nicolás de Hidalgo (within shouting distance of this marker); The Matamoros Portal (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morelia.

Regarding Hidalgo in Morelia. After Hidalgo and his insurgent army left Morelia, they headed towards Mexico City, as the marker notes. The Battle of Montes de las Cruces took place on October 30, 1810 on the outskirts of the city. The

Nicolaita Preparatoria image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 28, 2021

2. Nicolaita Preparatoria

An additional marker notes that the building has been used as a high school associated with the San Nicolás de Hidalgo University of Michoacán since October 2, 1978.

battle was indecisive and there continue to be rumors about Hidalgo's decision to retreat from the area and not attempt to take Mexico City. Although further battles were to take place, the insurgent army had lost its initial momentum and would soon falter at battles at Aculco and Calderón Bridge. Hidalgo and his main leaders would be captured and killed on July 30, 1811, ending the first phase of Mexico's independence struggle.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 28, 2021

3. Hidalgo in Morelia Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.