Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Ignacio Pérez
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 27, 2015
1. Ignacio Pérez Marker
Alcalde Ignacio Pérez
portador del mensaje de
la Insigne Corregidora
Josefa Ortiz de
Domínguez
para
Don Ignacio Allende
El 14 de Septiembre de 1810.
To the memory of the patriot, Mayor Ignacio Pérez, carrier of the message of the Magistrate Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez for Ignacio Allende on September 14, 1810.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1810.
Location. 20° 35.597′ N, 100° 23.405′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. It can be reached from Calle 5 de Mayo. The marker is at the NW corner of the Plaza de Armas and Calle 5 de Mayo. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santiago de Querétaro QUE 76000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and in the Bajío. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, 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 walking distance of this marker: Plaza de Armas (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan Antonio de Urrutia y Arana (within shouting distance of this marker); Portal of Samaniego (within shouting distance of this marker); Francisco León de la Barra
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More about this marker. The marker is high on the wall of the Casa de la Corregidora (House of the Magistrate).
Regarding Ignacio Pérez. Ignacio Pérez was one of a small group of conspirators in Querétaro that wanted to promote Mexican Independence against Spanish rule. On September 14, 1810 he carried a message from fellow conspirator Josefa Ortiz Domínguez to Ignacio Allende in Dolores, Guanajuato. This act kept many of the conspirators there from being captured by the Spanish and prompted Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla to give his famous declaration of independence called the Grito de Dolores (Cry of Dolores) on September 16, 1810. This date is now considered to be the beginning of Mexican independence.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 22, 2010
2. Ignacio Pérez statue.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 27, 2015
3. Ignacio Pérez Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 29, 2015
4. Ignacio Pérez Statue and Fountain
This statue of Ignacio Pérez's ride to warn the other conspirators is found a few blocks north at the nearby intersection of Avenida Universidad and Corregidora. Around the base of the fountain it reads, "Unidad, honor, libertad y patria. Mensajero de la libertad, 1910, Ignacio Pérez" (Unity, honor, liberty and country. Messenger of freedom, 1910, Ignacio Pérez).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 26, 2015
5. "La Casa de la Corregidora" seen at night.
The marker is to the left out of view.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 713 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 4, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on December 4, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4. submitted on November 4, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on January 30, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
