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

Historical Events at the Church of the Holy Cross

Eventos Históricos en el Templo de la Santa Cruz

Historical Events at the Temple of the Holy Cross Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 27, 2015

1. Historical Events at the Temple of the Holy Cross Marker

Inscription.
El 14 de septiembre de 1810, una celda de este edificio sirvió de prisión al Sr. Lic. D. Miguel Domínguez, Corregidor de Querétaro.
En este convento, el 28 de junio de 1821 D. Agustín de Iturbide y Arámburu al frente del ejército trigarante hizo capitular al Brigadier Domingo Luaces: terminando en esta fecha al Gobierno Virreinal en Querétaro.
Del 13 de marzo al 15 de mayo de 1867 estuvo aquí el Cuartel General de Fernando Maximiliano de Habsburgo, y del 15 al 17 del mismo mes y año fue aquí su prisión.

English translation:
On September 14, 1810, Miguel Dominguez, Corregidor of Querétaro, was imprisoned in a cell in this building.
In this convent, on June 28, 1821, Agustín de Iturbide y Arámburu, in front of the Army of the Three Guarantees, capitulated to Brigadier Luaces Domingo: ending on this date the Spanish colonial government in Querétaro.
From March 13 to May 15, 1867 here was the headquarters of Ferdinand Maximiliano of Hapsburg, and from May 15-17 of the same year he was imprisoned here by Mexican Republican forces.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1810.

Location. 20° 35.58′ N, 100°

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23.016′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. The marker is on the front of the Temple of the Holy Cross at the intersection of Calle de Independencia and Calle Manuel Acuña. 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. Temple and Convent of Santa Cruz (a few steps from this marker); Founding and History of the Church of the Holy Cross (a few steps from this marker); Friar Antonio Margil de Jesus Ros (a few steps from this marker); Friar Antonio de Jesus María Linaz Massanet (within shouting distance of this marker); The Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro (within shouting distance of this marker); Friar Antonio Margil de Jésus (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Friar Junipero Serra (about 90 meters away); Fountain of the Virgin del Pilar (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Querétaro.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 27, 2015

2. Historical Events at the Temple of the Holy Cross Marker

The marker is to the right of the main entrance, above a secondary entrance where a man appears to be reading the marker.

An additional marker outside Maximiliano's room inside the convent image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 26, 2017

3. An additional marker outside Maximiliano's room inside the convent

This additional marker is located outside of the room inside of the convent that the Archduke Maximiliano used before Querétaro was finally captured by Republican troops, putting an end to the Second Mexican Empire. It reads:

Del 13 de marzo al 15 de mayo de
1867 esta celda fué la habitación del
Archiduque de Austria Fernando
Maximiliano Jose, y su
primera prisión del 15 al 17 del mismo
mes de mayo.
Comisión Local de Turismo, 1945.

English translation:
From March 13 until May 15, 1867 this cell was used by the Archduke of Austria Fernando Maximiliano José, and then was his first prison from May 15 to 17.
Local Tourism Commission, 1945.

Corregidor Miguel Domínguez image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 9, 2019

4. Corregidor Miguel Domínguez

This reproduction of a portrait of Miguel Domínguez is from the Museo Magia del Pasado (Magic of the Past Museum) at the Cerro de las Campanas, Querétaro. (Author and date unknown). The Corregidor was held here in prison by the Spanish authorities as he, and his somewhat more famous wife Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, were implicated in the first efforts to organize the 1810 insurgency that eventually led to Mexican Independence.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 367 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on June 8, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on April 13, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.