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In the vicinity of this site was Mission Dolores a Visita

San Ygnacio, Zapata County

Marker Text

Established in 1750 as a part of Jose de Escandon's project to settle the region and civilize and Christianize the Indians. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address US 83
Location Description From San Ygnacio, 12.7 mi. N on US 83, E side of the road on pullover, N of Arroyo Dolores. Marker reported damaged (bronze star missing, bronze wreath damaged).
Marker # 3404
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial - historical marker (gray granite)
Code Spanish immigrants/immigration; missions; Native Americans; ranches; communities
Latitude, Longitude 27.221323, -99.417357

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