| Marker Number |
2853 |
| Atlas Number |
5427002853 |
| Marker Title |
Jose De Escandon |
| Index Entry |
De Escandon, Jose |
| Address |
E 4th St. |
| City |
Rio Grande City |
| County |
Starr |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
517956 |
| UTM Northing |
2917913 |
| Subject Codes |
exploration and expeditions; Spanish immigrants/immigration |
| Marker Year |
1936 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
Courthouse Grounds, E. 4th Street, Rio Grande City. |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite) |
| Marker Text |
In memory of the greatest colonizer of northern Mexico Jose de Escandon; who executed exploration from Tampico to the San Antonio River; laid out 23 towns, most of which still exist. Founded missions, opened roads, and established settlers. Conferred in recognition of his services to the crown of Spain, the title of El Conde de la Sierra Gorda. |
