USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -For his colonization efforts Escandón is sometimes called the “father” of the lower Rio Grande valley.

Detailed explanation-2: -Spanish military leader, colonizer, and colonial administrator José de Escandón was the first governor of Nuevo Santander, a Spanish province in what is now northeastern Mexico and southern Texas. He founded many towns and missions in the Spanish colony, primarily along the Rio Grande.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jose de Escandon. From 1748 to 1755, the Spanish expedition leader settled more than 20 towns and villages along the Rio Grande and other areas of New Spain, including the colony of Santander. For his efforts, he has been called the “father of the lower Rio Grande Valley.

Detailed explanation-4: -As governor of Nuevo Santander In Nuevo Santander he was accused of murdering the Indians and taking slaves. He faced a court case where he was charged with illegally using Indian labor in his textile mills and using the port of Santander to bring in English contraband.

Detailed explanation-5: -The statue is of Jose de Escandon – known in historical circles as The Father of South Texas-whom the Spanish crown sent to settle what is now Northern Mexico and South Texas. His origin dates back to the 18th century when South Texas was a province of New Spain known as Nuevo Santander.