Republic of the Rio Grande Museum, Laredo

Name: Republic of the Rio Grande Museum
Address: 1005 Zaragoza St, Laredo, 78040-5940, United States
Telephone: +1 956-727-3480

#5 among attractions in Laredo

Historical place, Museum, History museum

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Republic of the Rio Grande Museum, Laredo

Facts and practical information

Republic of the Rio Grande Museum is a historic house museum located in the downtown San Agustin de Laredo Historic District in Laredo, Texas, United States, next to the historic La Posada Hotel and San Agustín Cathedral. The Mexican vernacular structure was built in 1830 as a house with an addition in 1860. Among the people who have lived there was prominent rancher Bartolomé García, who was also one of Laredo's mayors, and who is a descendant of the town founder, Tomas Sanchez. ()

Coordinates: 27°30'7"N, 99°30'21"W

Address

1005 Zaragoza StDowntown Nuevo Laredo (Laredo Central Business District)Laredo 78040-5940 United States

Contact

+1 956-727-3480

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Republic of the Rio Grande Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gateway to the Americas International Bridge, Juárez–Lincoln International Bridge, Cathedral of San Agustin, Texas Mexican Railway International Bridge.

~940 ftSW
Bridge
Gateway to the Americas International Bridge, Laredo
5 min walk • The Gateway to the Americas International Bridge is one of four vehicular international bridges located in the cities of Laredo, Texas, and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, that connect the United States and Mexico over the Rio Grande.
~1180 ftSE
Bridge
Juárez–Lincoln International Bridge, Laredo
6 min walk • The Juárez–Lincoln International Bridge is one of four vehicular international bridges located in the cities of Laredo, Texas, and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, that connect the United States and Mexico over the Rio Grande. It is owned and operated by City of Laredo and the Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes.
~290 ftNE
Church
Cathedral of San Agustin, Laredo
2 min walk • The Cathedral of San Agustin is the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Laredo, Texas. It is located at 214 San Bernardo Avenue in the heart of the downtown area in the San Agustin Historical District. The present church building dates from 1872. The bishop is James Anthony Tamayo.
0.7 miSW
Bridge
Texas Mexican Railway International Bridge, Laredo
19 min walk • The Texas Mexican Railway International Bridge is an international railway bridge across the Rio Grande and U.S.-Mexico border between Laredo, Texas, and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, the only rail link between these cities.
~1390 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Outlet Shoppes at Laredo, Laredo
7 min walk • The Outlet Shoppes at Laredo is an outlet mall in downtown Laredo, Texas. Featuring over 50 famous name brand stores. Location 1600 Water Street Laredo, TX 78040 Just off I-35 and River Road The I-35 exit leads directly into the center's parking lot.
~790 ftE
27°30'6"N • 99°30'12"W
Border Heritage Museum, Laredo
4 min walk • Border crossing, Museum
~160 ftE
Neighbourhood
San Agustin de Laredo Historic District, Laredo
1 min walk • The San Agustin de Laredo Historic District is a historical district that covers what was once the original city of Laredo, Texas that was established by Don Tomás Sánchez. Today, the district is located in Downtown Laredo.
0.5 miE
Neighbourhood
Barrio Azteca Historic District, Laredo
12 min walk • El Azteca is one of the oldest and most intact residential neighborhoods in Laredo, Texas, with buildings dating from the 1870s representing nearly every major architectural type and style that has appeared on the border since that time.
0.6 miNW
Neighbourhood
Downtown Laredo, Laredo
15 min walk • Downtown Laredo is the second main business district in Laredo, Texas. Downtown Laredo is the starting point for Interstate Highway 35 and State Highway 359. It is home to all of Laredo's high-rise buildings. Laredo's and Webb County's main government buildings are located in Downtown Laredo.
1.2 miN
Sport, Sport venue
Veterans Field, Laredo
32 min walk • Veterans Field is a baseball venue in Laredo, Texas. Built in 1950, the park was formerly known as West Martin Field, but the field's name was changed to honor the men and women who have served defending America in the armed forces.
1.1 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
Doc Sanchez Field, Laredo
30 min walk • Doc Sanchez Field is a baseball venue located in Laredo, Texas and the home of the Laredo Community College Palominos baseball team. The field was named after Crispin "Doc" Sanchez.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Republic of the Rio Grande Museum open?

Republic of the Rio Grande Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Republic of the Rio Grande Museum?

Nearby attractions include San Agustin de Laredo Historic District, Laredo (1 min walk), Cathedral of San Agustin, Laredo (2 min walk), Border Heritage Museum, Laredo (4 min walk), Gateway to the Americas International Bridge, Laredo (5 min walk).