Texas Historical Marker

Approximate Site of Mission San Joaquin del Monte a Visita

Hidalgo · Hidalgo County · placed 1936

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Hidalgo County, Texas

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Established in 1749 as part of Jose de Escandon's project to settle the region and civilize and Christianize the Indians. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

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