Mission in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Chimney Park
Site of Mission Canal Co. Pumping Plant
Photographed By James Hulse, April 22, 2023
1. Chimney Park Marker
Inscription.
Chimney Park. Site of Mission Canal Co. Pumping Plant. In 1907, John J. Conway and James W. Hoit began the Mission Canal Co. Irrigation System, which was instrumental in the early agricultural growth of the area. Here they built the first pump station out of hand made brick from Madero. The 106-ft. chimney carried smoke from wood-fired boilers which produced steam to drive the pump. The plant was later operated by John H. Shary and by Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement Districts No. 7 and No. 14. The property was developed for recreational use after a new pumping plant was built upstream in the late 1950s.
In 1907, John J. Conway and James W. Hoit began the Mission Canal Co. Irrigation System, which was instrumental in the early agricultural growth of the area. Here they built the first pump station out of hand made brick from Madero. The 106-ft. chimney carried smoke from wood-fired boilers which produced steam to drive the pump. The plant was later operated by John H. Shary and by Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement Districts No. 7 and No. 14. The property was developed for recreational use after a new pumping plant was built upstream in the late 1950s.
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 831.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 26° 9.944′ N, 98° 20.067′ W. Marker is in Mission, Texas, in Hidalgo County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Chimney Road and Levee Road. The marker is located behind the main building of the Chimney Park RV Resort. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4224 S Conway Avenue, Mission TX 78572, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Capilla de la Lomita (approx. 0.6 miles away); La Lomita Chapel (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different
More about this marker. The Chimney Park RV Resort and marker are located on private property and permission must be granted first before entering the resort.
Photographed By James Hulse, April 22, 2023
2. Chimney Park Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, April 22, 2023
3. The Chimney and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
