Refugio in Refugio County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Refugio City Hall

Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2021

1. Refugio City Hall Marker

Inscription. Located on the city's original public square, this municipal structure was erected in 1935-36 during the administration of Mayor Leonard Jeter. Designed by Irving H. Dunbar and built with financial assistance from the Federal Public Works Administration, it was dedicated in a grand opening celebration on April 29, 1936. Exhibiting elements of the Spanish Colonial Revival style, the building features a tile roof and arcaded front porch.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990

Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4231.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Law Enforcement. A significant historical date for this entry is April 29, 1936.

Location. 28° 17.91′ N, 97° 16.499′ W. Marker is in Refugio, Texas, in Refugio County. It is at the intersection of Commerce Street and East Ymbacion Street, on the right when traveling north on Commerce Street. The marker is located on the right side of the entrance to the City Hall building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 609 Commerce Street, Refugio TX 78377, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of the Home of Captain Ira Westover (within shouting distance of this marker); Irish Immigrants in Refugio (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); King and his Men (about 700 feet away); Sally Scull (about 700 feet away); Empresario James Power (about

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700 feet away); Refugio County (about 700 feet away); Refugio County Courthouses (about 700 feet away); Amon B. King (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Refugio.

Refugio City Hall and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2021

2. Refugio City Hall and Marker

The Refugio City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2021

3. The Refugio City Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 598 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.