History of Guadalajara
History of Mérida
History of Oaxaca
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Southern Mexico
History of Guadalajara
History of Mérida
History of Oaxaca
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Southern Mexico
DURANGO HAS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN MEXICAN REVOLUTION
Pre-Hispanic Era
Huicholes, Coras, Tepehuanos, and Tarahumaras formed well-differentiated and productive nations. On the other hand, the Acaxees, Humas, Hinas, and Xiximes were warrior tribes that settled in the Quebradas region.
The third group of inhabitants can be identified along the eastern margin of the state, where a longitudinal zone stretches from the current state of Zacatecas to the Laguna region, between the entities of Coahuila and Durango. The Laguna and Chichimeca Indians roamed this area, characterized by their rebellious and unstable attitudes, relying on hunting and gathering as sources of sustenance. Their nudity and religious customs also set them apart.
Colonial Era
On July 8, 1563, Francisco de Ibarra and his small army founded the Villa of Durango, the capital of the province. It nearly disappeared on several occasions but endured, providing support for the establishment of numerous settlements and conquests that are now of singular importance. These include the cities of Saltillo (Coahuila), Santa Fe (New Mexico), Chihuahua, and Parral (Chihuahua), as well as numerous settlements from Nayarit to Alta California.
Durango, along with the states of Chihuahua, Sonora, and Sinaloa, constituted the historical-geographical unit of Northern Mexico.
This territory encompassed most of the current millennium until the territories were reorganized after the independence struggle, leading to the emergence of independent entities.
History of Durango
Surviving through challenging times, the Villa of Durango eventually became a city. Its inhabitants sought to capture the attention of the crown and obtain resources to subdue the rebellious tribes. In 1631, it was officially recognized as a city in official documentation, and King Felipe IV granted it a coat of arms, enabling it to overcome the crisis that threatened to relocate the capital to Parral.
19th century
Durango did not escape the major national struggles between conservatives and liberals. The capital was taken several times by representatives of both sides, such as the siege imposed by Coronado and Patoni in 1858 for the liberal cause, and the French intervention, which occupied the state between 1864 and 1866 with the support of conservative forces.
During the Porfiriato, Durango became integrated into the country's railway and telegraph network, leading to the emergence of new areas, including the Lagunera Region, where the towns of Lerdo and Gómez Palacio were founded and are now of enormous importance. The railway also connected the state capital to Mexico City and border towns, facilitating the commercialization of regionally produced goods and the transportation of mineral resources for export.
Mexican Revolution
Durango played a significant role in the Mexican Revolution, and important figures emerged from rural areas to support the Maderistas, such as Francisco Villa, Calixto Contreras, and Severino Ceniceros, who had extraordinary histories in the popular struggles between 1910 and 1924. On November 21, 1910, J. Agustín Castro and Oreste Pereyra took up arms in the Lagunera Region, leading a small group that would join the forces of Francisco I. Madero shortly after his assassination.
Modern Era
In the mid-century, an educational crusade began, giving rise to important higher education institutions in Durango, such as the technological institute and the university, the latter based on the former Instituto Juárez, which dates back to the 18th century as a school run by the Society of Jesus.
Today, Durango is a prosperous state and remains an important mining and commercial center, thanks to its Cerro del Mercado, one of the world's richest iron deposits.
A HISTORICAL CENTER STRAIGHT OUT OF A MOVIE
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