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Early exploration and first settlement near Port Isabel
The narrative traces Spanish and other expeditions from 1519 to 1800 in the Port Isabel region. It notes Brazos de Santiago harbor name from July 25, 1523, the lack of permanent habitation until just before 1800, and the first indications of settlement in letters from 1790 after Jose de Escandon began settling the upper Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown of Spain
Florida Grant
Pineda
Secon
Continental
United States
Francisco Garay
Our
St. James Day
Brazos de Santiago
St. James
America
Port
Isabel
Jose de Escandon
Upper Valley
Escandon
The
Rio Grande