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Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

Mission, Hidalgo County

Marker Text

This church was established in 1899 as the first mission of the historic La Lomita Church (5 mi. S). Originally known as Our Lady of the Mission (Nuestra Senora de la Mission), it was renamed Our Lady of Guadalupe (Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe) in 1927 when this structure was built. The Mission Revival-inspired structure features a four-story tower capped by a domed belfry; mission parapets; arched windows; and elaborate limestone detailing. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990

Marker Details

Address 620 N. Dunlap Ave.
Location Description N. Dunlap Ave., east side between W. 6th and Leo Najo streets. Marker faces W. 6th St. entrance.
Marker # 3883
Dedicated 1990
Size, Type 16" x 12"
Code eccesiastical buildings; Mission (Architectural style); Roman Catholic denomination; churches
Latitude, Longitude 26.211827, -98.32721

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