Jose De Escandon - Texas Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

One of the original gray granite markers erected in 1936 offers mute testament to the greatness of this man who had a vision of what possibilities this land held.

Marker Erected by: State Historical Survey Committee

Texas Historical Commission Atlas data:
Index Entry: De Escandon, Jose
City: Rio Grande City
County: Starr
Subject Codes: exploration and expeditions; Spanish immigrants/immigration
Year Marker Erected: 1936
Marker Location: Courthouse Grounds, E. 4th Street, Rio Grande City
Marker Size: 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)

Marker Number: 2853 Marker Text: In memory of the greatest colonizer of northern Mexico Jose de Escandon; who executed exploration from Tampico to the San Antonio River; laid out 23 towns, most of which still exist. Founded missions, opened roads, and established settlers. Conferred in recognition of his services to the crown of Spain, the title of El Conde de la Sierra Gorda.

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