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ABRAM, TEXASHidalgo County,
South Texas
Farm Road 1427
SW of McAllen
5 miles SW of Mission (US 83)
1 mile North of the Rio Grande
Population: 4,000 (including the surrounding area)
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The
record Montezuma Bald Cypress Tree at Abram
Photo Courtesy Ben Cardenas |
The town was
named for Texas Ranger Abram Dillard, who lived in the vicinity of
Ojo de Agua Creek. A ranch by the name Ojo de Agua was established
later and the community is sometimes called by this name.
The Ojo de Agua - or watering hole was on the military supply route
from Fort Brown to Fort Ringgold. A post office was granted in 1901
and the railroad laid tracks a few miles North of the community three
years later. |
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Montezuma
Baldcypress Plaque
Photo Courtesy Ben Cardenas |
During one of
the Mexican revolutions Abram was the site of a fight between the
U. S. Cavalry and bandits that had crossed the river. The population
of Abram at this time (1915) was a mere 50 people and it never exceeded
100 people until the 1970s.
A colonia developed near enough to Abram to be included in the area's
1990 census. There is now a population of over 4,000 population living
in the area. Greater Abram receives its water from the La Joya Water
District.
Nearby Destinations on US 83:
McAllen,/Edinburg,
Weslaco to
the East.
Los Ebanos,
Rio
Grande City to the West
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© John Troesser |
Abram, Texas
Forum
"... This
little village has a TREASURE to be shared. There is a 900+ year
old tree that stands hidden in the community! Actually, the tree
is classified as a "Montezuma Baldcypress," and a sign is posted
in front of the tree for authenticity...." - Ben Cardenas,
March 14, 2002
Our thanks to contributor Ben Cardenas for suggesting Abrams and
it's record tree for inclusion in Texas Escapes.
Anyone wishing to share history, stories or photos of Abram, Texas,
please contact
us.
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