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Kleberg County, Texas
Historical Markers in Riviera, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 6 Texas historical markers in Riviera, in Kleberg County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War, Cowboys & Cattle, Native History, and Strange But True. The markers on this list were placed between 1965 and 2007.
Start with these Riviera stories
- Civil War Raid from Camp Bovedaplaced 1965
On December 23, 1863, Capt. Jas. Speed of Gen. Napoleon J. T. Dana's Brownsville-based Federal army force raided unguarded King Ranch.
- Indian Burial Ground (Dietz Archeological Site)placed 1970
Centuries old, this burial ground was once used by the primitive Karankawa Indians. A little-known group, this coastal tribe cared for Spanish…
- 1766 Exploration of Diego Ortiz Parrillaplaced 1970
First expedition to give detailed descriptions of Texas' offshore islands and to refer to Corpus Christi Bay by its present name.
- Approximate Route of U.S. Army March to the Rio Grande, 1846placed 1968
Battle road of General Zachary Taylor and largest U.S. Army fielded in first half of the 19th century.
- Riviera Cemeteryplaced 2007
This cemetery has served the residents of Riviera since early in the community's history. Riviera was established by Theodore F. Koch, an immigrant…
- Riviera United Methodist Churchplaced 1983
On March 27, 1910, three years after Riviera was established, the Rev. C.W. Perkins organized this congregation with 31 charter members.
All 6 historical markers in Riviera
Historical markers near Riviera
- Kingsville28 stories · 14 mi
- Bishop5 stories · 14 mi
- Falfurrias9 stories · 20 mi
- Robstown8 stories · 34 mi
- Alice10 stories · 35 mi
- San Diego7 stories · 40 mi
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