Capitol, Republic of the Rio Grande
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member linkys
N 27° 30.133 W 099° 30.360
14R E 450021 N 3042164
Quick Description: Commemorates the Republic of the Rio Grande.
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/3/2009 6:09:11 AM
Waymark Code: WM7K2Z
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member clayj
Views: 2

Long Description:


Marker Erected by: Texas Historical Commission

Texas Historical Commission Atlas data:
Index Entry: Capitol of the Republic of the Rio Grande
City: Laredo
County: Webb
Subject Codes: buildings
Year Marker Erected: 1965
Designations: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Marker Location: 1000 Zaragoza Street on St. Augustin St. south side
Marker Size: Medallion and Plate

Marker Number: 704

Marker Text:
Federalists opposed to regime of Santa Anna in Mexico City were headed by Jesus Cardenas as president. Recruited aid in Texas, won victories in Mexico, after 2 years made peace with Centralists. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965


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