San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Here Independence was Planned

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 8, 2016

1. Here Independence was Planned Marker

Inscription.
Aqui se Fraguó
la Independencia
de la Nueva España
1810

English translation:
Here was planned the Independence
of New Spain
1810

Erected by Sociedad de Amigos de San Miguel.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 20° 54.874′ N, 100° 44.604′ W. Marker is in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. Memorial is at the intersection of Calle San Francisco and Portal de Guadalupe, on the right when traveling west on Calle San Francisco. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Miguel de Allende GTO 37700, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Allende's Independence Meetings (within shouting distance of this marker); First Independent Municipality of Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Ignacio Aldama (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Francisco Lanzagorta (within shouting distance of this marker); House of the Primogeniture of de la Canal (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Narciso María Loreto de la Canal

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(about 90 meters away); Site of the Primitive Post Office (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Miguel de Allende.

Regarding Here Independence was Planned. Pro-independence conspirators met in this house prior to the start of the independence movement on September 16, 1810.
The marker uses the name New Spain as that was how Mexico was known during the colonial period.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 8, 2016

2. Here Independence was Planned Marker

The marker is to the left of the main entrance to the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.