On Sept. 16, 1810, parish priest Miguel Hidalgo issued the Grito de Dolores, or Grito de Independencia (Cry of Independence), encouraging revolt against Spanish rule. He and his followers launched ...

The county is named for Father Miguel Hidalgo; "Goliad" is an anagram, minus the silent H. The county was created in 1836 and organized the next year. — Goliad County Facebook Page ...

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the father of Mexican independence. With over 250 years of history, Corralejo is one of the oldest and most prestigious distilleries still in operation today.