Padre Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla -- Edinburg TX - Political Revolutions on Waymarking.com

Known as "The Father of Mexican Independence," Father Miguel Hidalgo issued his famous "Grito de Dolores," a call to arms that ignited the Mexican people to overthrow their Spanish masters and gain independence and freedom for themselves. Sadly., Father Hidalgo did not get to enjoy the fruits of liberty. He was defrocked and shot by Spanish forces during the revolution.

A Texas Historic marker reads as follows:

"Padre Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (1753-1811), for whom the county of Hidalgo is named, was born near Guanajuato, Mexico, while the country was still under Spanish rule. After being ordained a priest in 1779, he served churches in Colima, San Felipe, and Dolores, where he emerged as a champion of human rights who feared the colonial system would never allow independence and justice for all citizens. A firm believer in economic independence from the mother country, Hidalgo worked toward that goal by teaching farming methods and industrial techniques to Indians and others in his parish. In 1810 Padre Hidalgo, along with military leader Ignacio de Allende, conspired to overthrow the Royalist government. Warned that officials suspected their plot, Hidlago gathered sympathizers in Dolores. Following early mass on the morning of September 16, 1810, Hidalgo made his famous "Grito De Delores," a call to arms which in effect began the revolt that led to Mexican independence from Spain in 1821. During a battle on the bridge of Calderon, Padre Hidalgo was captured and later was unfrocked and shot. Considered "The Father of Mexican Independence," Padre Hidalgo continues to be honored for his leadership throughout Mexico and the Southwest. (1983)"

Name of the revolution that the waymark is related to: Mexican Revolution of 1821 Adress of the monument: Hidalgo county courthouse square Edinburg, TX What was the role of this site in revolution?: This site commemorates the Father of Mexican Independence with a bust and historic marker When was this memorial placed?: 01/01/1976 Who placed this monument?: Hidalgo County Texas Commissioners Link that comprove that role: Not listed

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