Town of La Feria
Site is on land surveyed 1777 for Spain's grants to Don Juan Hinojosa and Jose Mari Balli, ancestors of priest for whom Padre Island was named. Rancho raised cattle, sheep, goats. By 1790's it had a fairground (Hence name, La Feria) for Fiestas, horse racing, and other sports. After Mexican War (1846-48), Balli heirs had title confirmed by Texas. In 1850, Nathaniel White (d. 1901), cattleman and reputed smuggler, opened anglo ranching here. In 1906, townsite of La Feria was platted under original name. It is now a trade center for a thriving agricultural area.
26.1593° N, 97.8227° W
Where to Find It
Bus 83, 1 block east of US 83 and FM 506 Intersection, (near American Legional Hall) La Feria
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi SW Site of First Bank in La Feria La Feria
- 0.2 mi S Dunlap House La Feria
- 0.2 mi SW First Baptist Church of La Feria La Feria
- 0.4 mi SW Rosalio Longoria House La Feria
- 1.1 mi W La Feria Cemetery La Feria
- 1.3 mi W Solis Cemetery La Feria