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FOCUS ON THE BACKROADS: Mission Espiritu Santo, Goliad Texas

Sunday, December 6, 2020 Posted in Backroads,Ghost Towns of Texas,Memorials,State Parks,Texas Historical Site,TEXAS MISSIONS,Texas TownsNo comments

In 1722, a Roman Catholic mission was established, by Spain, with the mission to convert the Karankawa Indians to Christianity. Mission Nuestra Señora del Espiritu Santo de Zunlga. The Spanish had begun colonizing the area that is now considered South Texas in the late 1600’s after the Pueblo Revolt in New Mexico. Missions were built […]

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FOCUS ON THE BACKROADS: BIG BEND TEXAS

Monday, May 30, 2016 Posted in Backroads,Ghost Towns of Texas,Historic Cemetery,National Parks,State Parks,Texas Historical Site,Texas TownsNo comments

In far southwest Texas a vast area known as Big Bend.  This area is named for the vast curve of the Rio Grande River.  Throughout the years people have passed trough this area, including Indian tribes, Spanish conquistadores, U.S. Soldiers, miners, ranchers, farmers, and many legendary outlaws and bandits.  In the 1500’s several Indian tribes inhabited Big […]

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FOCUS ON THE BACKROADS: WICHITA MOUNTAINS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE OKLAHOMA

Sunday, January 18, 2015 Posted in Backroads,Oklahoma,State ParksNo comments

Located in the southwestern part of Oklahoma, near Lawton, is the  Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge.  The 59,020-acres are  home to elk, deer, buffalo and other wild life.  It is also a popular area for hiking, rock climbing, camping and other outdoor activities. This area was established in 1901 when President McKinley proclaimed a portion […]

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