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

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

Photographed by Dave W, January 24, 2026

1. Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Marker

Inscription.
This church was established in 1899 as the first mission of the historic La Lomita Church (5 mi. S). Originally known as Our Lady of the Mission (Nuestra Senora de la Mission), it was renamed Our Lady of Guadalupe (Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe) in 1927 when this structure was built. The Mission Revival-inspired structure features a four-story tower capped by a domed belfry; mission parapets; arched windows; and elaborate limestone detailing.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3883.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 26° 12.711′ N, 98° 19.632′ W. Marker is in Mission, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It is at the intersection of North Dunlap Avenue and W 6th Street, on the left when traveling east on North Dunlap Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 620 N Dunlap Ave, Mission TX 78574, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

It is also in the

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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: Río Theatre (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Border Theater (approx. ¼ mile away); Mission Grapefruiters (approx. ¼ mile away); Shary Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Baseball in the Rio Grande Valley (approx. ¼ mile away); Madero Valley Brickers (approx. ¼ mile away); Fort Ringgold Team (approx. 0.3 miles away); Leonardo Alaniz (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mission.

Photographed by Dave W, January 24, 2026

2. Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Marker

Marker seen to the right of the main entrance between the windows.

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 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 25, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.