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

Town of Hidalgo

Photographed By James Hulse, April 21, 2023

1. Town of Hidalgo Marker

Inscription. 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, 1753 - 1811, Parish Priest who led the movement in 1810 for Mexican Independence • • Almost completely washed away by an overflow of the Rio Grande in September, 1887

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 5530.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, Non-US. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1887.

Location. 26° 6.327′ N, 98° 15.624′ W. Marker is in Hidalgo, Texas, in Hidalgo County. Marker is at the intersection of North First Street and Old Military Road, on the right when traveling north on North First Street. The marker is located in the western section of McAllen Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hidalgo TX 78557, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Approximate Site of Mission San Joaquin del Monte a Visita (within shouting distance of this marker); Hidalgo City Cemetery (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elder B. Barton

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(about 500 feet away); Vela Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Hidalgo County Jail (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Hidalgo County Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles 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. Town of Hidalgo Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.