Texas Historical Marker

Hotel Viggo

Hebbronville · Jim Hogg County · placed 1983 · Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Oil Boom

Hear Duane tell it

Jim Hogg County, Texas

The story

The original part of this hotel was built by C. F. Luque in 1915 for the owner, Viggo Kohler, to accommodate businessmen and area travelers.

Soon after it opened, Hotel Viggo served as a fortress when area ranchers feared an attack by Pancho Villa's men. As a result of the town's oil boom, a south wing was added in 1924. The Mission Revival hotel has been a landmark on the Jim Hogg County Courthouse square since Hebbronville's early days.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983

Hear thousands of these as you drive.

Duane reads Texas historical markers out loud, hands-free, in his own voice. Join early access and we'll tell you the moment he's ready to ride.

More markers in Jim Hogg County

All Texas markers in Jim Hogg County →