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Home of Col. Sam Robertson |
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TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
26° 8' 7.73711000016",
-97° 37' 45.14810000016"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
San Benito was begun in 1904 by Sam A. Robertson (1867-1938). A wealthy civil engineer and builder, he saw farming potential in the valley. He became Sheriff and first Postmaster. He built irrigation canals and a railroad network that connected farms with produce markets. He started a Padre Island development and Del Mar, a recreational area at Boca Chica. In 1911 Robertson and his wife Adele built this house. With thick walls and high windows, it served as a fortress against marauding bandits from across the border. In 1945 the house was sold to John T. Lomax.
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Home of Col. Sam Robertson Historical Marker Location Map, Texas
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