Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands
The Route of Hidalgo
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2016
1. The Route of Hidalgo Marker
iniciación de la lucha por la
Independencia de Mexico
la Secretaria de Educación Pública
ha erigido 260 estelas como ésta
que marcan la Ruta de Hidalgo
desde Dolores hasta Chihuahua,
lugar de su sacrificio.
15 de septiembre de 1960.
of the glorious struggle for Mexican Independence
the Secretary of Public Education
has erected 260 monuments, like this one,
that mark the Route of Hidalgo
from here in Dolores to Chihuahua,
the place of his final sacrifice.
September 15, 1960
Erected 1960 by la Secretaria de Educación Pública.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.
Location. 21° 9.484′ N, 100° 56.065′ W. Marker is in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato. Memorial is on Calle Guanajuato just east of Calle Hidalgo,
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2016
2. An additional The Route of Hidalgo Marker
This additional marker on the west side of the monument celebrates its restoration in 2010 on the 200th Anniversary of the beginning of the fight for Mexican Independence.
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. House of Mariano Abasolo (a few steps from this marker); From Here Hidalgo Proclaimed Mexican Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); The Decrees of Benito Juárez in Dolores Hidalgo (within shouting distance of this marker); Miguel Hidalgo and the First Insurgents (within shouting distance of this marker); Hidalgo Memorial and Independence Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa de Visitas (within shouting distance of this marker); Casiano Éxiga Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Parish of Nuestro Señora de los Dolores (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dolores Hidalgo.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2016
3. Nearby Benito Juárez marker
This additional marker, together with many other dedicatory markers, is located on the Museo Bicentenario (Bicentennial Museum), to the west of the featured marker. It reads:
El C. Lic. Benito Juarez.
Siendo Presidente de la Republica.
A su paso para el norte del país, el 6 de junio de 1863.
Se hospedo aquí, visitó la Casa de Hidalgo.
Regaló un álbum para ella y erigio
en ciudad esta población.
English translation:
Benito Juárez
as President of the Republic,
on his way to the north of the country on June 6, 1863,
stayed here and visited the House of Hidalgo.
He donated an album to the House and
elevated this town to the status of city.
Siendo Presidente de la Republica.
A su paso para el norte del país, el 6 de junio de 1863.
Se hospedo aquí, visitó la Casa de Hidalgo.
Regaló un álbum para ella y erigio
en ciudad esta población.
English translation:
Benito Juárez
as President of the Republic,
on his way to the north of the country on June 6, 1863,
stayed here and visited the House of Hidalgo.
He donated an album to the House and
elevated this town to the status of city.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2016
4. The Route of Hidalgo Marker
The monument includes an eagle with a banner in its beak that reads "Libertad" (Freedom).
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2016
5. A nearby mural of the Mexican Heroes of Independence
From left to right, Miguel Hidalgo, José María Morelos and Vicente Guerrero.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on November 23, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4, 5. submitted on November 22, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
