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

José Guadalupe Salto

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 2, 2022

1. José Guadalupe Salto Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

La Junta Patriotica del Cuartel Cuarto al
Señor Pbro. D. José Guadalupe Salto,
cruelmente sacrificado en este sitio el 9 de mayo de 1812 por la santa causa de la independencia nacional.
1910.

English translation
The Patriotic Board of the Fourth Barracks to
Presbyter José Guadalupe Salto,
cruelly sacrificed in this place on May 9, 1812 for the holy cause of national independence.
1910.

Erected 1910 by La Junta Patriotica del Cuartel Cuarto.

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 May 9, 1812.

Location. 19° 42.18′ N, 101° 11.609′ W. Marker is in Morelia, Michoacán. It is in Centro Histórico de Morelia. It is on Portal Hidalgo west of Ignacio Zaragoza, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Portal Hidalgo 229, Morelia MIC 58000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

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

and on the Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific

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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: "Galeana" Portal (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza of the Martyrs and Founding of Morelia (within shouting distance of this marker); The Matamoros Portal (within shouting distance of this marker); Mariano Matamoros (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bisencio Varrocio Escallola (about 120 meters away); Benito Juárez Garcia (about 120 meters away); Martyrs of Liberty (about 120 meters away); El Colegio Primitivo y Nacional de San Nicolás de Hidalgo (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morelia.

Regarding José Guadalupe Salto. José Guadalupe Salto was among the first participants in the independence movement in Michoacán; he was part of the capture of the city of Valladolid, today Morelia, and was in charge of the insurrection in the area of Zacapu, Puruándiro and Coeneo. After the failed attack on the fort of Jaujilla, he took refuge in Teremendo

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 2, 2022

2. José Guadalupe Salto Marker

de los Reyes, where he was captured by the Royalist forces and shot on May 9, 1812, in the Guadalupe portal, currently called Portal Hidalgo. Translated from an article in El Quadratín, May 9, 2018

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.