Historical MarkerLa Lomita Chapel
Mission · Hidalgo County · Dedicated 1964 · THC Atlas #5215002997
The roadside stories worth pulling over for.
Marker Inscription
Lands for La Lomita ("The Little Hill") Mission came from the 1767 Spanish grant of Joseph A. Cántu, and were donated in 1861. Used as farms and ranches, the lands supported the priests and their charities. The original chapel, built in 1865 at a campsite on Brownsville-Roma trail has been rebuilt or restored two or more times. It was relocated at this present site in 1899. The city of Mission (5 mi. N), Texas, was named for this significant landmark. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964.
About this site
La Lomita Chapel is a historical marker in Mission, Hidalgo County, dedicated in 1964. It is one of 138 historical markers documented in Hidalgo County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 236 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 26.1581, -98.3297 near Mission. The nearest cataloged historic site is Bradburn, Juan Davis (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Spiderweb Railroad, La Lomita Farms, and Chimney Park.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5215002997. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
