Replica of venerable shrine in Lourdes, France;
Rio Grande City, TX ShrinesCompleted 1899 as home and border store by French merchant-riverboat trader. Converted to hotel operated by family until the 1930s. Designed by Parisian architects;
Rio Grande City, TX Historic HomesOne of Texas' best preserved old military posts; named for Maj. David Ringgold, first army officer killed in Battle of Palo Alto that opened Mexican War. Established after Mexican War for protection against Indians and to assure Rio Grande as national boundary; deactivated in 1944
Rio Grande City, TX FortsAway from the hustle and bustle of the downtown area on the campus of Laredo Community College, this oasis offers a learning ...
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History and Traditions Museum is free to the public. Collections include aircraft equipment dating from World War I to curren...
Changing exhibits trace influence of American, Spanish and Mexican cultures. Historic arts and crafts....
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