Historical Markers in Hidalgo County, Texas
1940 Train-Truck Collision
1st North Dakota Infantry
American Legion Hall
Archer Park
Asadores Ranch
Asociacion del Cementerio La Piedad
Balli Cemetery
Battle of La Bolsa
Bazán and Longoria Murders
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Bessie
Bethel Baptist Church
Brushwood Cemetery
Buell School
Camp Ebenezer
Camp Llano Grande
Camp Mercedes
Campacuas Cemetery
Campsite of the "Fighting 69th"
Casa de Palmas
Chimney Park, Site of Mission Canal Company Pumping Plant
Citrus Fruit Developed in Rio Grande Valley - Red-Meat Grapefruit
City of Pharr
Cortez Hotel
Cpl. Harlon Block, USMC
D. Guerra & Sons Store
Don Florencio Saenz Homestead
Donna
Donna Central Elementary School
Donna Public Schools
Dr. Hector P. GarcÃa
Ebony Grove Cemetery
Edinburg Junior College Auditorium
El Granjeno Cemetery
El Horcon Tract and Rio Rico
El Sal del Rey
El Sal del Rey, C.S.A.
Elder B. Barton
Eli Jackson Cemetery
Emilia Schunior Ramirez
Everitt Building
First Baptist Church of Edcouch
First Baptist Church of Hargill
First Baptist Church of Pharr
First Baptist Church of Weslaco
First Christian Church of Weslaco
First Pharr School
First Pharr-San Juan-Alamo School
First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church of Hidalgo
First Presbyterian Church of McAllen
First Presbyterian Church of Mission
First United Methodist Church
Floyd H. (Slats) Rodgers
Former Hidalgo Post Office
Former Station Site of Spiderweb Railroad
Gibson Park
Gloria Evangelina Anzaldua
Gregg Wood Home
Guadalupe Cemetery
Handy Ranch
Havana
Hidalgo City Cemetery
Hidalgo County
Hidalgo County Bank and Trust Company
Hidalgo County's First Oil Well
Hidalgo Irrigation Pump Plant
Hidalgo-Reynosa Bridges
Hilltop Gardens
Home of William Jennings Bryan
Immaculate Conception Cemetery
Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Indiana, Nebraska and Minnesota National Guards
Jackson Ranch Church
John Closner Home
John H. Shary Home
Juan Davis Bradburn
Kiwanis Club of Pharr
La Lomita Chapel
La Lomita Farms
La Noria Cardenena
La Piedad Cemetery
La Trinidad United Methodist Church of Pharr
Laguna Seca Ranch
Lamar Junior High School
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Leo Najo
Los Ebanos Ferry Crossing
Los Ejidos De Reynosa Vieja
Louisiana-Rio Grande Canal Company
M. & J. Nelson Building
McAllen First Methodist Church
McAllen Lodge No. 1110, A.F. and A.M.
McAllen Post Office
McAllen Ranch
McCook Community
Mercedes City Hall
Mercedes Enterprise
Military Highway of the Lower Rio Grande Valley
Moore Field
Nellie Leo Schunior School
Oblate Park
Oil Well, First
Old Hidalgo County Courthouse
Old Hidalgo County Jail
Old Hidalgo County Jail
Old Hidalgo School
Old La Coma Ranch Headquarters
Old Pharr City Hall
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery
P.P. Ackley and the Texas Chisholm Trail
Padre Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Paris Gum Factory
Penitas
Penitas
Peñitas Cemetery
Percy Herman House
Pharr Volunteer Fire Department
Progreso
Quinta Mazatlan, Home of Jason Matthews
Red Meat Grapefruit
Relampago Ranch
Restlawn Cemetery
Richard Alvis Marsh
Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show
Rio Theater
Roselawn Cemetery
Run
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Saint Joseph's Church
Saint Paul Lutheran Church
Sam and Marjorie Miller House
San Antonio and Rio Grande Railway; "Old Flossie"
San Joaquin Mission
San Juan Hotel
San Juan Plantation
San Juan Townsite
Santa Ana Land Grant
Shary Building
Site of Casa de Palmas
Site of McAllen Hospitals
Site of Monte Christo
Skaggs House
Southern Pacific Depot
Southern Pacific Depot
Speer Memorial Library
Spiderweb Railroad
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
St. Joseph's Church
Station KRGV-TV5
Stockholm
Temple Beth Israel
Texas Citrus Fiesta
TexSun Corporation
The American Rio Grande Land and Irrigation System
The Border Theater
The Donna News
The Pharr Riot
The Rev. Pierre Yves Keralum
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
Thomas Walter Jones
Tom Mayfield
Town of Hidalgo
Vela Building
W. L. Lipscomb
Weslaco
Weslaco City Cemetery
Weslaco City Hall
Weslaco High School
Weslaco Water Tower
About Hidalgo County
Hidalgo County Timeline
Hidalgo County, located in Southern Texas, has a rich history that spans back thousands of years. The region was initially inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Coahuiltecan, Karankawa, and Caddo peoples. These tribes thrived in the area, relying on agriculture, hunting, fishing, and trade.
In the 16th century, Spanish explorers arrived in the region, bringing new settlers and establishing missions. During this time, the land belonged to Spain and was considered a part of New Spain. The Spanish influence can still be seen today in the names of many cities and landmarks in Hidalgo County.
In the 19th century, Mexico gained independence from Spain and Hidalgo County became part of the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. However, with the Texas Revolution in 1836, the region became a part of the Republic of Texas and was eventually incorporated into the United States with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848.
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Hidalgo County experienced significant growth due to the expansion of the railroad industry and the development of irrigation techniques. This led to the establishment of prosperous agricultural communities, with cotton being the main cash crop. Over time, the population became increasingly diverse, with a mix of Mexican, Anglo-American, and other immigrant communities.
Today, Hidalgo County is a thriving region known for its vibrant culture, strong agricultural industry, and close proximity to the US-Mexico border. It is home to cities such as McAllen and Edinburg, as well as popular tourist attractions like the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge and the International Museum of Art and Science. The county continues to evolve, with a growing population and a dynamic economy driven by healthcare, education, manufacturing, and international trade.
In the 16th century, Spanish explorers arrived in the region, bringing new settlers and establishing missions. During this time, the land belonged to Spain and was considered a part of New Spain. The Spanish influence can still be seen today in the names of many cities and landmarks in Hidalgo County.
In the 19th century, Mexico gained independence from Spain and Hidalgo County became part of the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. However, with the Texas Revolution in 1836, the region became a part of the Republic of Texas and was eventually incorporated into the United States with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848.
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Hidalgo County experienced significant growth due to the expansion of the railroad industry and the development of irrigation techniques. This led to the establishment of prosperous agricultural communities, with cotton being the main cash crop. Over time, the population became increasingly diverse, with a mix of Mexican, Anglo-American, and other immigrant communities.
Today, Hidalgo County is a thriving region known for its vibrant culture, strong agricultural industry, and close proximity to the US-Mexico border. It is home to cities such as McAllen and Edinburg, as well as popular tourist attractions like the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge and the International Museum of Art and Science. The county continues to evolve, with a growing population and a dynamic economy driven by healthcare, education, manufacturing, and international trade.
Hidalgo County Timeline
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Hidalgo County, Texas.
- 1749 - The area that is now Hidalgo County is explored by Spanish explorers.
- 1767 - The Spanish government establishes a settlement called Reynosa in the area.
- 1821 - Mexico gains independence from Spain, and Hidalgo County becomes a part of Mexico.
- 1836 - Texas declares independence from Mexico, and Hidalgo County becomes a part of the Republic of Texas.
- 1848 - The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed, ending the Mexican-American War, and Hidalgo County becomes a part of the United States.
- 1852 - Hidalgo County is officially established as a county in the state of Texas.
- 1909 - The city of McAllen is founded.
- 1944 - The Hidalgo County Courthouse, a historic landmark, is completed.
- 1954 - The Hidalgo County Water Improvement District No. 4 is created to provide irrigation and drainage services.
- 1970 - The population of Hidalgo County reaches over 200,000.
- 2001 - The new Hidalgo County Administration Building opens.