Old Rancho Davis
Home of Henry Clay Davis, a Kentuckian; came to Texas in 1939. Served with Taylor's army in 1846. Married into the Garza family, pioneer settlers and large landowners in the region. Around his home Rio Grande City grew up. Steamboats from Brownsville made the town a trading center. Ringgold Barracks was established nearby in 1848. Rio Grande City, the county seat.
26.3792° N, 98.8206° W
Where to Find It
Britton Avenue, Rio Grande City, Town Plaza.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NE Rio Grande City, C.S.A. Rio Grande City
- <0.1 mi SE Site of Cortina Battle Rio Grande City
- <0.1 mi SE Juan Gonzales House Rio Grande City
- <0.1 mi N Starr County Rio Grande City
- 0.1 mi N Starr County Veterans Rio Grande City
- 0.1 mi N Immaculate Conception School Rio Grande City