Santa Maria in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Our Lady of Visitation
Photographed by James Hulse, January 24, 2021
1. Our Lady of Visitation Marker
Built by the Oblate Fathers
1880
Placed By Quinton Stockwell Chapter
Daughters of the American Colonists
October 28, 1967
Erected 1967 by Daughters of the American Colonists.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 28, 1967.
Location. 26° 4.484′ N, 97° 50.286′ W. Marker is in Santa Maria, Texas, in Cameron County. It is at the intersection of Military Highway (U.S. 281) and Iglesias Drive, on the right when traveling west on Military Highway. The marker is located south of the front door of the church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: La Feria TX 78559, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Our Lady of Visitation Catholic Church (a few steps from this marker); Longoria Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); El Horcon Tract and Rio Rico (approx. 3.3 miles away); Near Routes of Alonso de Leon Expeditions (approx. 3½ miles away); The Spot Where "American Blood was Shed on American Soil" (approx.
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Photographed by James Hulse, January 24, 2021
2. Our Lady of Visitation Marker and Church
The marker is located to the south side (left) of the front door of the Church.
Photographed by James Hulse, January 24, 2021
3. The Our Lady of Visitation Marker is the first marker on the left of the two markers.
The Marker is located on the front door of the Church.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 568 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 27, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
