Mission in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Photographed by Dave W, January 24, 2026
1. Laurel Hill Cemetery Marker
This burial ground has served the Mission community since 1913, when graves were moved here from the first city cemetery because of unsuitable land conditions. Those buried here include John J. Conway (d. 1931), city of Mission founder; Dr. Cleo Dawson (d. 1991), author and television personality; and Floyd H. "Slats" Rodgers (d. 1956), noted aviator and stuntman. Also interred are community leaders, area pioneers and veterans of military conflicts dating to the Civil War. The cemetery, which is cared for by the City of Mission, features false crypts, fraternal markers, vertical stones, mausoleums, religious statuary and curbing.
Erected 2007 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7658.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 26° 13.46′ N, 98° 19.957′ W. Marker is in Mission, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It is on North Holland Avenue south of W 18th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1518 N Holland Ave, Mission
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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: Gregg Wood Home (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Border Theater (approx. Ύ mile away); Labor Day Mission Derby of 1953 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Partido de La Garra (approx. 0.8 miles away); Mission 30-30 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Leonardo Alaniz (approx. 0.8 miles away); Fort Ringgold Team (approx. 0.8 miles away); Madero Valley Brickers (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mission.
Photographed by Dave W, January 24, 2026
2. Laurel Hill Cemetery Marker
Marker seen here just inside cemetery past entrance sign.
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 59 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.
