Marker Inscription
In 1916 the City of Mission entered into a 99-year lease agreement with the Missionary Society of Oblate Fathers for the purpose of creating a public park for the use and benefit of all its citizens. Named for this society of Catholic priests, which, six years earlier, had sold land for the townsite of Mission, Oblate Park has been the scene of many band concerts, Memorial Day celebrations, and Fourth of July festivities. As the center of an early major addition to Mission, it became the focus of social activity for the developing city. (1984)
About this site
Oblate Park is a historical marker in Mission, Hidalgo County, dedicated in 1984. It is one of 138 historical markers documented in Hidalgo County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 221 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 26.2181, -98.3210 near Mission. The nearest cataloged historic site is Texas Citrus Fiesta (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Gregg Wood Home, Shary Building, and Shary, John, Building.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5215003661. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
