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

Virgin Mary

Photographed By James Hulse, April 22, 2023

1. Virgin Mary Marker

Inscription. The small shrine to the Virgin Mary is not an original part of the Capilla de la Lomita grounds. It was erected in 1956 during the "World year in honor of Mary Immaculate" by the Oblates, whose patroness she is. The statue honored the fathers who worked at La Lomita and throughout the Rio Grande Valley under the title "Oblates of Mary Immaculate."

Erected by La Lomita Historical Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.

Location. 26° 9.458′ N, 98° 19.833′ W. Marker is in Mission, Texas, in Hidalgo County. Marker is at the intersection of Levee Road and County Road 2842 on Levee Road. The marker is located on the grounds of the La Lomita Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Ranch Headquarters (here, next to this marker); Guest House (a few steps from this marker); Juan Davis Bradburn (a few steps from this marker); La Lomita Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named La Lomita Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Capilla de la Lomita

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Chimney Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); El Granjeno Cemetery (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mission.

Also see . . . La Lomita Mission. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)

La Lomita ("little hill") is a small hill and the adjoining historical site of a former mission and ranch headquarters maintained by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. It is located off Farm Road 1016 near the Rio Grande five miles south of Mission in southwestern Hidalgo County. The property comprised two Spanish land grants, or porciones, awarded in 1767. The little hill is on the western edge of Porción 57, which thus became known as the La Lomita grant. The adjoining historical site is on the eastern edge of the neighboring Porción 56.

(Submitted on January 23, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Virgin Mary statue and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 22, 2023

2. The Virgin Mary statue and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 57 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.