Site of Old Rancho Davis
Home of Henry Clay Davis, a Kentuckian
Came to Texas in 1839 * 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
Marker is at the intersection of North Britton Avenue and East 1st / Main Street (U.S. 83), in the median on North Britton Avenue.
Courtesy hmdb.org
