Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Independence Column of Celaya
La Columna de Independencia de Celaya
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2017
1. Independence Column of Celaya Marker
The first and second sides of the monument can be seen in this view.
A la perpetua memoria de la Independencia
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Estas armas blazon glorioso de la patria
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En monumento de su fidelidad y amor.
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Erigio Celaya año de 1823 2º de su libertad.
English translation:
The glorious symbols of the nation
Are a monument to her fidelity and love.
Created by Celaya in 1823, the 2nd year of liberty.
Erected 1823.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US.
Location. 20° 31.334′ N, 100° 48.732′ W. Marker is in Celaya, Guanajuato. Memorial is on Calle Independencia just south of Calle Francisco I. Madero, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Celaya GTO 38000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Temple of Saint Francis (within shouting distance of this marker); The Temple of San Francisco - Headquarters of the Patroness of Celaya (within shouting distance of this marker); Celaya's Water Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Franciscans in Celaya
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Regarding Independence Column of Celaya. This monument to Mexican Independence, one of the earliest constructed only two years after final independence was gained in 1821, was designed by Celaya's own most famous architect Tresguerras.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2017
2. Independence Column of Celaya Marker
This view shows the monument's third and fourth sides.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2017
3. Independence Column of Celaya Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2017
4. Independence Column of Celaya
This view of the monument is from its reverse, closer to the entrance to the Temple of Saint Francis.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2017
5. Independence Column of Celaya
The column is topped by an eagle with a serpent in its beak, a traditional symbol of the Aztecs and, by extension, Mexico. The eagle is perched over symbols of war: cannon, swabber, a drum and other objects.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2017
6. An additional Independence Column of Celaya Marker
These additional inscriptions are on the reverse of the column's base. The upper marker describes the bases' restoration in 1959, the 200th anniversary of the birth of Tresguerras, during the Municipal government of Jesús Gómez de la Cortina. The second marker was placed during the 200th anniversary celebrations of Independence and is dedicated to the "Heroes that Forged Our Nation" (Heroes que forjaron nuestra patria...)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2017
7. An additional marker located on the Independence Monument of Celaya
This additional marker fastened to the monument was placed in 2010 during the 200th anniversary celebrations of Mexican Independence. It was place by the Municipal Government led by Rubí Laura López Silva.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 1, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
