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Mission Mier a Visita

Roma, Starr County

Marker Text

In the vicinity of this site was Mission Mier a Visita; established in 1750 as a part of Jose de Escandon's project to settle the region and civilize and Christianize the Indians.

Marker Details

Address US 83 west of Roma 3.5 miles
Location Description From Roma, take US 83 west about 3.5 miles.
Marker # 3405
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)
Code missions; Spanish immigrants/immigration
Latitude, Longitude 26.462167, -99.032202

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