Hidalgo County, Administrative division in southern Texas, United States.
Hidalgo County spans across the southern border of Texas, with the Rio Grande forming its southern boundary alongside the Mexican state of Nuevo León.
Established in 1852, the county received its name from Mexican independence leader Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla and developed through agriculture and ranching activities.
The county maintains multiple educational facilities, including the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and numerous independent school districts serving local communities.
The Personnel Administration Division manages human resources functions, conducts background checks, and oversees recruitment processes for county government positions.
The county operates under specific administrative policies approved by the Commissioners Court, covering areas from emergency evacuation to investment strategies.
GPS coordinates: 31.80149,-108.75985
Latest update: March 8, 2025 15:52
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Chiricahua Peak
50.5 km
Canyon de Guadalupe
45.5 km
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38.9 km
Bonita Canyon
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Chiricahua National Monument Historic Designed Landscape
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Portal Ranger Station
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Fleming Hall
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Silver City Historic District
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H. B. Ailman House
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Ritch Hall
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Graham Gymnasium
117.4 km
Silver CIty Museum
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43.1 km
Monte Vista Lookout Cabin
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Horseshoe Canyon
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Bonita Canyon Campground
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Heart of Rocks Loop Trail
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