Mission Mier a Visita · 1936
In the vicinity of this site was Mission Mier a Visita; established in 1750 as a part of Jose de Escandon's project to settle the region and civilize and Christianize the Indians.
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Historical Markers in Roma, Texas
Roma is home to 15 official Texas Historical Commission markers — each one telling a piece of the city’s story. Browse the markers below, then find them on the map and discover more nearby with RoadHistorical.
The Mier Expedition · 1936
A body of Texans intent on invading Mexico camped here on December 21, 1842. After being made prisoners at Salado, Mexico, they drew beans, white for life in prison, black for death. 17 members of the expedition were…
View on map ↗Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church · 1962
On Old Main Plaza, Roma.
View on map ↗Knights of Columbus Hall · 1963
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View on map ↗Noah Cox House · 1963
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View on map ↗Roma City Hall · 1963
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View on map ↗Old Garcia Home · 1964
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View on map ↗Old Roma Convent Building · 1964
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View on map ↗Memorial Hospital · 1965
1853 building erected by E. R. Hord, State Representative and U.S. Congressman. Stone in 28" walls hauled by ox-teams; beams came by boat, landed at nearby dock. Military headquarters during the Civil War. Recorded…
View on map ↗First Chapel in Roma · 1973
Built by volunteer labor, on donated site, of contributed materials, about 1840. In the years before Oblate Fathers arrived (1853) and built church, some 500 confirmed persons had received sacraments in this chapel from…
View on map ↗Manuel Guerra Home and Store · 1973
German architect Heinrich Portscheller (1840-1915) built this modified classic-revival structure for Manuel Guerra (1856-1915) in 1884. Early local example of sand-struck, hand-cast brick construction. Once used as…
View on map ↗Ramirez Hall · 1973
Commercial structure with family home upstairs. On site bought 1872 by Lino Ramirez. Built by architect Heinrich Portscheller (1840-1915), who personally laid brick in fine detail around windows and doors. Three…
View on map ↗Roma-San Pedro International Bridge · 1996
Erected by the Starr County Bridge Company, this single span steel suspension bridge was built over the Rio Grande in 1928. This is the only surviving suspension bridge constructed on the international border of the…
View on map ↗Heinrich Portscheller · 2008
(1843 - 1915) German-born architect, builder and brickmaker Heinrich (Enrique) Portscheller arrived in Starr County by way of Mexico, shortly after the American Civil War. During the second half of the 19th century,…
View on map ↗Nuevo Santander Land Grants · 2013
One of the last northern provinces of New Spain, Nuevo Santander was established by José de Escandón, and encompassed the present Mexican state of Tamaulipas and part of trans-Nueces Texas. Escandón, known as the father…
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