Historical Marker

San Joaquin Mission

Historical marker location:
N. First St., Hidalgo, Texas
( McAllen Park, El Texano Drive at First Street, Hidalgo)
Marker installed: 1936

Approximate site of Mission San Joaquin del Monte a Visita, established in 1749 as part of Jose de Escandon's project to settle the region and civilize and Christianize the Indians.

(1936).