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

Capilla de la Lomita

Photographed By James Hulse, April 22, 2023

1. Capilla de la Lomita Marker

Inscription. The Capilla de la Lomita was built on the ranch of Mr. Rene Guyard in 1865 by the Oblate fathers. In addition to being a place of worship, it acted as a way station for Oblates traveling on horseback between Brownsville and Roma. It was rebuilt in 1891 and remained in use until 1911 when the Oblates completed a move to their church in the newly established town of Mission. At its height, the Capilla de la Lomita acted as headquarters for Oblate priests serving 5 other chapels, 75 ranches, and numerous villages throughout the Hidalgo County area.

Erected by La Lomita Historical Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 26° 9.478′ N, 98° 19.851′ 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. La Lomita Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named La Lomita Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Guest House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Virgin Mary (within shouting distance of this marker); Ranch Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan Davis Bradburn (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 Capilla de la Lomita site and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 22, 2023

2. The Capilla de la Lomita site 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 50 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.