San Diego in Duval County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Duval County

Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 20, 2022

1. Duval County Marker

Inscription. Created by the Texas Legislature in 1858 and organized in 1879, Duval County played an important role in the economic and political development of South Texas. Early settlers came to this area in the mid-19th century from Mexico, and Anglo pioneers began arriving in the 1860s. The early economy was based on ranching and agriculture. In the late 1870s the railroad brought increased employment and population to the county. The discovery of oil, gas, and uranium in the early 1900s boosted the economy and caused increased settlement in the region.

Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1308.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 27° 45.784′ N, 98° 14.116′ W. Marker is in San Diego, Texas, in Duval County. It is on East Gravis Avenue (State Highway 44), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 East Gravis Avenue, San Diego TX 78384, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

It is also in

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the American Borderlands.

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 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Duval County (here, next to this marker); El Plan de San Diego (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church (approx. ¼ mile away); San Diego City Cemetery (approx. 0.7 miles away); Jim Wells County (approx. 9.3 miles away); Alice Cemetery (approx. 9.8 miles away); McGill Brothers Building (approx. 9.9 miles away); Jose de Escandon (approx. 9.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Also see . . . Duval County - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on March 7, 2022, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)

Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 20, 2022

2. Duval County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2022, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 426 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2022, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.