Hidalgo County, Texas Genealogy

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History
Spanish mission and settlements were established by 1750 and Anglo-American settlements by 1883.

Parent County
1852--Hidalgo County was created 24 January 1852 from Cameron and Starr Counties. County seat: Edinburg

The county was named for Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla,(1753-1811). Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the priest known as the "father of Mexican independence," was born on May 8, 1753, at his father's hacienda near Guanajuato, Mexico.

Populated Places
Towns and Cities: Alamo, Alton, Donna, Edcouch, Edinburg, Elsa, Granjeno, Hidalgo, La Joya, La Villa, McAllen, Mercedes, Mission, Palmhurst, Palmview, Penitas, Pharr, Progresso, San Juan, Sullivan City, and Weslaco

Neighboring Counties

 * Brooks
 * Cameron
 * Kenedy
 * Starr
 * Willacy

Cemeteries
Some cemeteries for Hidalgo County, Texas are found at Gloria Mayfield's website

Web Sites

 * Family History Library Catalog