National Register of Historic Places

San Augustin de Laredo Historic District

Laredo, Webb County, Texas
Listed
September 18, 1973
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
73001983

About this property

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. The San Agustin District is home to San Agustin Cathedral (which the district's named after) and to the Republic of the Rio Grande Capitol. Most of the district's streets are made from bricks. Most of the buildings in the district reflect Spanish and Mexican influences and are made from masonry. The district is considered the last example of Spanish Colonization of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. The San Agustin de Laredo Historic District is registered in the National Register of Historic Places since 1973. Its historic significance is Architecture and Engineering. Its architectural style is Mission, Spanish Revival, and Greek Revival.

Location

Laredo, Webb County, Texas
27.50257, -99.50599

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

U.S. Inspection Station-Laredo, Texas
Industrial
0.2 mi
Laredo US Post Office, Court House and Custom House
Industrial
0.3 mi
Hamilton Hotel
Industrial
0.3 mi
Webb County Courthouse
Industrial
0.3 mi
Barrio Azteca Historic District
Listed
0.4 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Laredo
1864Civil War
0.1 mi
Battle of Laredo Texas
1864Civil War
0.2 mi

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When was San Augustin de Laredo Historic District listed on the National Register?

San Augustin de Laredo Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 1973.

What type of historic resource is San Augustin de Laredo Historic District?

San Augustin de Laredo Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for San Augustin de Laredo Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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