Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Miguel Hidalgo

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2016

1. Miguel Hidalgo Marker

Inscription.
Al Heroe
de la Patria,
Al caudillo
de la Independencia
Nacional
erige este monumento
la gratitud
del
Pueblo Queretano.
Septiembre 16 de
1897.

English translation:
To the Hero of the Nation,
the leader of National Independence.
This monument is erected through the gratefulness
of the people of Querétaro.
September 16, 1897.

Erected 1897 by Pueblo de Querétaro.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is September 16, 1897.

Location. 20° 35.277′ N, 100° 23.277′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. Marker can be reached from Calle Ignacio Zaragoza, half a kilometer Avenida Luis Pasteur Sur. The marker and monument are in the center of the Alameda City Park in Querétaro, bound by Calle Zaragoza and Avenida Pasteur. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santiago de Querétaro QUE 76000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Alameda Hidalgo (a few steps from this marker); José López Alavés (within shouting distance of this marker); Bronze Map of the City of Santiago de Querétaro (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line);

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Christopher Columbus Plaza (about 210 meters away); History of Querétaro (about 210 meters away); Fountain of the Hanged (about 240 meters away); Professor Eduardo Loarca Castillo (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Temple and former convent of Teresitas (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Querétaro.

Regarding Miguel Hidalgo. The fact that the monument does not have to expressly name Miguel Hidalgo as part of the text is a testament to the part he played in starting the Mexican independence movement.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2016

2. Miguel Hidalgo Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 270 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.