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Old Rancho Davis

Rio Grande City, Starr County

Marker Text

Home of Henry Clay Davis, a Kentuckian; came to Texas in 1939. 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.

Marker Details

Address Britton Avenue
Location Description Britton Avenue, Rio Grande City, Town Plaza.
Marker # 4180
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)
Code ranches/ranching
Latitude, Longitude 26.379431, -98.820599

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