Replica of venerable shrine in Lourdes, France;
Rio Grande City, TX ShrinesOne 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 FortsCompleted 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 HomesThis private collection houses more than 2,000 clocks dating back to 1690....
Celebrating the distinction of producing 40 percent of Texas' strawberries is a monument to the favorite fruit. Giant replica...
Memorabilia, photos and artifacts from town's founding; vintage furniture, hand tools, farm and household articles, restored ...
As conquistadors of centuries ago explored new lands for "God, Gold and Glory," the Church played an integral part in coloniz...
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