Historical Markers in Hidalgo, Texas

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• Elder B. Bartonplaced 2013

  Born in New York City in 1806, Elder Barton was a formative figure in Hidalgo County history.

• Old Hidalgo County Jailplaced 1984

  Built in 1886 by S. W. Brooks, who also constructed the nearby courthouse, this jail served Hidalgo County during a turbulent period in its history…

• Town of Hidalgoplaced 1936

  County seat of Hidalgo County 1852-1908 * Known as Edinburgh in 1852 * * Name changed in 1861 to Hidalgo in honor of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla…

• Approximate Site of Mission San Joaquin del Monte a Visitaplaced 1936

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

• Former Hidalgo Post Officeplaced 1965

  Oldest in existence. Built 1889 to house a general merchandise store. One part was reserved for the town's postal service, then in its 32nd year…

• Hidalgo City Cemeteryplaced 2009

  This historic graveyard dates from 1884, with its oldest grave marker being that of Elder B. Barton (1815-1884).

All 11 historical markers in Hidalgo

• Approximate Site of Mission San Joaquin del Monte a Visita1936
• Elder B. Barton2013
• Former Hidalgo Post Office1965
• Hidalgo City Cemetery2009
• Hidalgo Irrigation Pump Plant1991
• Hidalgo-Reynosa Bridges1988
• Old Hidalgo County Courthouse1964
• Old Hidalgo County Jail1984
• Old Hidalgo School1986
• Town of Hidalgo1936
• Vela Building1984

Historical markers near Hidalgo

• Pharr14 stories · 7 mi
• McAllen26 stories · 7 mi
• Mission19 stories · 8 mi
• San Juan6 stories · 8 mi
• Alamo5 stories · 9 mi
• Donna9 stories · 13 mi

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