Don Rafael Garcia - Port Isabel TX - Unique Manhole Covers on Waymarking.com

One of many Unique Manhole Covers is the historic downtown area of Port Isabel, Texas.

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First Settler / Don Rafael Garcia / El Fronton

1829-1879


Port Isabel’s history is forever linked to the fate of two countries, the United States and Mexico. The importance of Port Isabel’s role is reflected in the great military minds that were sent to this area during the U.S. Mexican War.
Listed on the Walk of Generals (visit link) , this one is:
10. Don Rafael Garcia. Rancher and original grantee of El Fronton De Santa Isabel 1829. Commander of the local Mexican Militia. Died in 1879 in Port Isabel. Medallion location: Northwest corner of Tarnava St. and Maxan St.

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