Item Details
Catholic Church and Starr County Court House
| Format | Postcard |
|---|---|
| Description | 2 pages |
| Language | English |
| City, State | Rio Grande City, TX |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Subject | Fine Arts |
| Notes | Starr County is noted for its oil, cattle, vegetable and watermelon and cantaloupe production. Altitude 200 to 500 feet. Created in 1848 and named after Dr. James Harper Starr, pioneer surgeon, Indian fighter and Secretary of Treasury under President Lamar. Court records show oldest land grants from the Spanish Crown. |
| Collection | James R. Tanis Collection of Church Postcards |
| Contributor | Princeton Theological Seminary |
| Rights |  Copyright Not EvaluatedDigitized collections are made accessible for purposes of education and research.
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