Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
From Here Hidalgo Proclaimed Mexican Independence
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2016
1. From Here Hidalgo Proclaimed Mexican Independence Marker
arengo el padre de la patria
al pueblo reunido en el atrio
la mañana del 16 de septiembre
de 1810
Año de 1950
Marcador adicional:
Hidalgo, desde aquí, proclamo la independencia,
homenaje de los niños de las escuelas estatales
de la ciudad de Leon. X-MCMLIII
the father of the homeland called to
the townspeople gathered in the atrium on
the morning of September 16, 1810
1950
Additional marker:
Hidalgo first proclaimed independence from here,
An homage from the children of state schools
of the city of Leon. X-MCMLIII (October 1953)
Erected 1950.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Religion & Religious Structures • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is September 16, 1810.
Location. 21° 9.495′ N, 100° 56.054′ W. Memorial
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Regionally, this memorial 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 walking distance of this marker: The Route of Hidalgo (within shouting distance of this marker); Casiano Éxiga Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Mariano Abasolo (within shouting distance of this marker); Parish of Nuestro Señora de los Dolores (within shouting distance of this marker); Miguel Hidalgo and the First Insurgents (within shouting distance of this marker); The Decrees of Benito Juárez in Dolores Hidalgo (within shouting distance of this marker); Hidalgo Memorial and Independence Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Cocomacán (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dolores Hidalgo.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2016
2. From Here Hidalgo Proclaimed Mexican Independence Marker
This additional marker is directly under the front steps to the church's entrance.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2016
3. From Here Hidalgo Proclaimed Mexican Independence Marker
The main marker is low to the left of the entrance of the Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The additional marker is directly under the last step into the church.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2016
4. Main altar of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2016
5. Our Lady of Sorrows bye-altar dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 16, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
