Los Portales
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member rilekyle
N 31° 35.105 W 106° 16.400
13R E 379183 N 3495150
Historical marker commemorating an 1855 residence built in San Elizario.
Waymark Code: WMRRV
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/30/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 15

Marker Number: 3129

Marker Text:
Local farmer, rancher, and landowner Gregorio Nacenseno Garcia constructed this building as his family's residence about 1855. Built in the territorial style, it features milled wood detailing. Because of its distinctive inset gallery (portal), it became known as Los Portales. In the 1870s, the structure was converted to use as a schoolhouse. The first teacher was Octaviano Larrazola, who later became governor of New Mexico and a U.S. Senator. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962


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