Hotel Viggo. . The original part of this hotel was built by C. F. Luque in 1915 for the owner, Viggo Kohler, to accommodate businessmen and area travelers. Soon after it opened, Hotel Viggo served as a fortress when area ranchers feared an attack by Pancho Villa's men. As a result of the town's oil boom, a south wing was added in 1924. The Mission Revival hotel has been a landmark on the Jim Hogg County Courthouse square since Hebbronville's early days. ,
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983.
The original part of this hotel was built by C. F. Luque in 1915 for the owner, Viggo Kohler, to accommodate businessmen and area travelers. Soon after it opened, Hotel Viggo served as a fortress when area ranchers feared an attack by Pancho Villa's men. As a result of the town's oil boom, a south wing was added in 1924. The Mission Revival hotel has been a landmark on the Jim Hogg County Courthouse square since Hebbronville's early days.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983
Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2576.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 27° 18.476′ N, 98° 40.712′ W. Marker is in Hebbronville, Texas, in Jim Hogg County. Marker is at the intersection of North Smith Avenue (State Highway 16) and West Tilley Street, on the left when traveling north on North Smith Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 N Smith Ave, Hebbronville TX 78361, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within walking distance of this marker. Jim Hogg County (within shouting distance of this marker).
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
