Hidalgo in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Hidalgo City Cemetery

Photographed by James Hulse, April 21, 2023

1. Hidalgo City Cemetery Marker

Inscription. This historic graveyard dates from 1884, with its oldest grave marker being that of Elder B. Barton (1815-1884). The cemetery was included in the 46.4 acre Pate's addition to the town of Hidalgo, developed in 1926 by Joe Pate. His wife, Kate, donated another 1.28 acres for cemetery use in 1963. Numerous veterans are buried here, with service from the Texas Revolution to modern conflicts. Grave markers vary from homemade cast concrete blocks and wooden, wrought iron, and PVC pipe crosses to manufactured monuments. Several large Bovedas (above-ground crypts), slab- covered graves and curbing attest to predominant Mexican influences. There are currently more than 1,000 graves. The Hidalgo Parks and Streets Department maintains the cemetery. Historic Texas Cemetery 2008

Erected 2008 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16813.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Hispanic Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 26° 6.34′ N, 98° 15.538′ W. Marker is in Hidalgo, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It is at the intersection of North 3rd Street and East Brazil Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North 3rd Street. The marker is located in the central section of the Hidalgo City Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 North 3rd Street, Hidalgo TX 78557, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

It is also in the American Borderlands

and in the South.

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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Elder B. Barton (a few steps from this marker); Town of Hidalgo (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Approximate Site of Mission San Joaquin del Monte a Visita (about 500 feet away); Vela Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Hidalgo County Jail (approx. half a mile away); Old Hidalgo County Courthouse (approx. half a mile away); Old Hidalgo School (approx. half a mile away); Water Under the Bridge / Agua Bajo el Puente (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hidalgo.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 21, 2023

2. Hidalgo City Cemetery Marker

The view of the Hidalgo City Cemetery Marker in the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 21, 2023

3. The view of the Hidalgo City Cemetery Marker in the cemetery

Photographed by Letty Gutierrez Kato, July 22, 2023

4. Hidalgo City Cemetery Marker

Tomazo Kato & Dolores Kato were my grandparents. My mother, Lidia Kato, was their daughter. Tomazo Kato lived in the United States for more than fifty years. He worked the land, raised a family, and became part of the fabric of South Texas history. His descendants continue to live in the region today. His story represents courage, resilience, and the determination to build a new life in a foreign land.

Photographed by Letty Gutierrez Kato, July 22, 2023

5. Hidalgo City Cemetery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 869 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 20, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on September 20, 2026, by Letty Gutierrez Kato of San Juan, Tx..