Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
"Rancho Viejo"
Photographed By James Hulse, April 18, 2023
1. "Rancho Viejo" Marker
Built his
Ranch el Espíritu Santo
in 1771
First European Settlement
in Cameron County
Erected 1936 by State of Texas.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1771.
Location. 25° 59.104′ N, 97° 31.257′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. Marker is on Frontage Road, 0.1 miles north of Fish Hatchery Road, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located along the frontage road with no parking area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brownsville TX 78520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Brownsville C.S.A. (approx. 2.6 miles away); Palo Alto Battlefield National Park (approx. 2.6 miles away); The Battle of Palo Alto (approx. 2.6 miles away); Cameron County (approx. 2.6 miles away); Historic Battlefield Trail (approx. 3.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Battle of Palo Alto (approx.
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Photographed By James Hulse, April 18, 2023
2. "Rancho Viejo" Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, April 18, 2023
3. The view of the "Rancho Viejo" Marker along the highway
Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 21, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
