Downtown Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Jose Maria Morelos y Pavón
Following the Dream
Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025
1. Jose Maria Morelos y Pavón Marker
"The spirit of sovereignty emerges from the people."
"Slavery is prohibited forever as well as the distinction of class, leaving all as equals".... Morelos
Jose Maria Morelos y Pavón was born in the city of Valladolid (now Morelia) in 1765. During his youth, he was a student of Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. After finishing his studies, Morelos was ordained and became the parish priest of Carácuaro. As the insurgent troops led by Hidalgo marched fearlessly towards Valladolid, they stopped at the small village known as Charo. Morelos introduced himself to his old teacher and offered his services and his life to the struggle for independence. Hidalgo placed him at the head of an army, gave him the rank of colonel and issued him orders to spread the revolution southwards. The new leader soon demonstrated great military skills that were unrivalled among the revolutionary leaders. On September 13, 1813, he convened the first Congress in Chilpancingo, at which the famous Charter of Independence was drawn to proclaim the existence of the Mexican Republic. On November 5, 1815, Morelos' army was defeated at Temazcala and he was
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Hispanic Americans • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is September 13, 1813.
Location. 30° 16.082′ N, 97° 44.827′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. It is at the intersection of West 5th Street and Guadalupe Street, on the right when traveling east on West 5th Street. The marker is located along the north side of the Republic Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 421 1/2 W 5th St, Austin TX 78701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic
Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025
2. Jose Maria Morelos y Pavón Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (here, next to this marker); Guadalupe Park and Austin's Mexico / El Guadalupe Park y El "México" de Austin (a few steps from this marker); Park History / Historia del Parque (within shouting distance of this marker); The Soul of the Square / El Alma de Republic Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Old B.J. Smith Property (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Claudia Taylor Johnson Hall (about 700 feet away); James T. Brown House (about 700 feet away); Eugene Bremond House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.
Also see . . . José María Morelos. Wikipedia
José María Teclo Morelos Pérez y Pavón (30 September 1765 – 22 December 1815) was a Mexican Catholic priest, statesman and military leader who led the Mexican War of Independence movement, assuming its leadership after the execution of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in 1811.(Submitted on February 25, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025
3. Jose Maria Morelos y Pavón Marker (right side)
The marker is located along the north side of the Republic Square.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 25, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
