Old Rancho Davis
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N 26° 22.752 W 098° 49.236
14R E 517895 N 2917691
Home of Henry Clay Davis, a Kentuckian, around whose home Rio Grande City grew up.
Waymark Code: WM7K12
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/02/2009
Views: 14
Marker Erected by: Centennial Commission
Texas Historical Commission Atlas data:
Index Entry: Rancho Davis, Old
City: Rio Grande City
County: Starr
Subject Codes: ranches/ranching
Year Marker Erected: 1936
Marker Location: Britton Avenue, Rio Grande City, Town Plaza
Marker Size: 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)
Marker Number: 4180
Marker Text:
Home of Henry Clay Davis, a Kentuckian; came to Texas in 1839. Served with Taylor's army in 1846. Married into the Garza family, pioneer settlers and large landowners in the region. Around his home Rio Grande City grew up. Steamboats from Brownsville made the town a trading center. Ringgold Barracks was established nearby in 1848. Rio Grande City, the county seat.
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