Mission in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Oblate Park
Photographed by Dave W, January 24, 2026
1. Oblate Park Marker
In 1916 the City of Mission entered into a 99-year lease agreement with the Missionary Society of Oblate Fathers for the purpose of creating a public park for the use and benefit of all its citizens. Named for this society of Catholic priests, which, six years earlier, had sold land for the townsite of Mission, Oblate Park has been the scene of many band concerts, Memorial Day celebrations, and Fourth of July festivities. As the center of an early major addition to Mission, it became the focus of social activity for the developing city.
Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3661.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 26° 12.991′ N, 98° 19.246′ W. Marker is in Mission, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It is at the intersection of North Francisco Avenue and E 11th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Francisco Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1119 N Francisco
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Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also in the American 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Speer Memorial Library (approx. Ό mile away); Labor Day Mission Derby of 1953 (approx. Ό mile away); Partido de La Garra (approx. Ό mile away); Mission 30-30 (approx. Ό mile away); Leonardo Alaniz (approx. Ό mile away); Fort Ringgold Team (approx. Ό mile away); Gregg Wood Home (approx. Ό mile away); Madero Valley Brickers (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mission.
Photographed by Dave W, January 24, 2026
2. Oblate Park Marker
Looking at the park from the sidewalk with the marker nearly hidden in the vegetation.
Photographed by Dave W, January 24, 2026
3. Oblate Park Marker
Looking south along Francisco Ave with marker in the vegetation.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 55 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 25, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
