Completed 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 FortsReplica 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 A...
Drag racing every other Sat. Feb. - Nov. Nine miles north on U.S. 281; adjacent to Edinburg airport. ...
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Like both Espada and Concepcion, established 1731. Extensive restoration work has been carried out. Besides charming little c...
Established by Army in 1848 immediately following Mexican War, fort was in continuous use until May, 1946. It was originally ...