Near San Lucas Totolmaloya in Aculco, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Battle of Aculco and the "Blessed Tree"
Aculco Mexico a 28-V-2005
After the Battle of Aculco, Hidalgo, while retreating towards El Bajío, held a mass under this tree. It is known locally as the “Blessed Tree”.
Aculco, Mexico, May 28, 2005
Erected 2005.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is May 28, 2005.
Location. 20° 8.646′ N, 99° 52.009′ W. Marker is near San Lucas Totolmaloya, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State), in Aculco. Memorial is on Federal Route 57, 3 kilometers north of Route 330, on the right when traveling north. The marker is small and hard to miss. Care should be taken when moving onto the road's shoulder. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Lucas Totolmaloya MEX 50397, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in Aculco (approx. 4 kilometers away); The Naming of Aculco de Espinoza (approx. 6.4 kilometers away); Hidalgo in Aculco (approx. 6.4 kilometers away); El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro (approx. 6.5 kilometers away); Creation of the Municipality of Aculco (approx. 6.6 kilometers away); Parish of San Antonio de Padua (approx. 10.4 kilometers away); Polotitlán (approx. 10.4 kilometers away); José Felipe Polo (approx. 10.4 kilometers away).
Regarding The Battle of Aculco and the "Blessed Tree". The Battle of Aculco was a decisive, if messy, victory for Spanish forces against the Insurgent Army on November 7, 1810. This battle concluded with Allende and most of the Insurgents retreating in disorderly fashion to the south towards Maravatío. Hidalgo and some followers eventually retreated southwest to Morelia (then Vallodolid). Due to their hasty retreat and the known direction of their flight, it is highly unlikely that Hidalgo held a mass under this tree after the battle.
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