USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Escandon, Jose de (1700–1770). For his colonization efforts Escandón is sometimes called the “father” of the lower Rio Grande valley. Escandón received his early education in his native town.

Detailed explanation-3: -In late 1748 Escandón began establishing colonies in Nuevo Santander. He founded the town of Llera, in what is now central Tamaulipas, before establishing colonies along the Rio Grande. South of the river, in what is now Mexico, he and his men founded the town of Camargo, Reynosa, Revilla, and Mier.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

Detailed explanation-5: -*Escandon set up 14 settlements which were called Las Villas Del Norte. The villas included: Camargo, Reynosa, Mier, Revilla (now called Guerrero), Laredo, and Dolores. Each villa was led by a capitan who was under the authority of Escandon. One of the settlers’ first tasks was to build homes called jacales.