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Corpus Christi, Nueces County

Marker Text

Created April 18, 1846, Organized July 13, 1846 Named for the river which, in 1689, Alonso de Leon called the Nueces because of the many Pecan trees on its banks. Corpus Christi county seat

Marker Details

Address Water Street at End of IH 37 bridge.
Location Description under high bridge at north end of Water street, Corpus Christi
Marker # 3620
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Highway Marker (pink granite)
Code counties
Latitude, Longitude 27.811605, -97.394594

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