Near Mission in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Monte Christo
(2.5 MI.North)
Photographed by Dave W, January 24, 2026
1. Site of Monte Christo Marker
One of the towns that sprang up in the Rio Grande Valley in the early 20th century, Monte Christo was platted in 1909 by the Melado Land Co. Among the first settlers were Otto Woods (1882-1956), who managed the townsite, and Virgil Lott (1878-1960), who published a newspaper called "The Hustler". At its height, Monte Christo had a bank, school, railroad station, cotton gin, two hotels, and a population of 1500. Residents began to move away during the bandit raids of 1914-1916. Others left when the water supply proved inadequate. By 1934 Monte Christo was a ghost town.
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4836.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 26° 21.502′ N, 98° 18.051′ W. Marker is near Mission, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It is at the intersection of North Conway Avenue (Farm to Market Road 1925) and Cantu Road, on the right when traveling west on North Conway Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15684 N Conway Ave, Mission TX 78573, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Moore Field (approx. 2.3 miles away); John H. Shary Home (approx. 6.8 miles away); Home of William Jennings Bryan (approx. 8.1 miles away); Emilia Schunior Ramirez (approx. 8½ miles away); Southern Pacific Depot (approx.
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Photographed by Dave W, January 24, 2026
2. Site of Monte Christo Marker
Looking west along Monte Christo Rd with intersection with Conway Ave in the distance.
Photographed by Dave W, January 24, 2026
3. Site of Monte Christo Marker
Directional historical marker guide sign on south side of Monte Christo Rd at marker.
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 70 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.
