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The
Scotus College, next to
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, July 2010 |
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History
in a Pecan Shell
The county was named after James
Stephen Hogg, the Governor of Texas. Like Jim
Wells County, the familiar Jim in lieu of James reflects the
less formal attitude of Texas south of San
Antonio. Be thankful it's not Jimmy Hogg.
The town dates from 1883 when the Texas Mexican Railroad
built through the area. Francisco Pena was the stationmaster at
the railroad stop he modestly named Pena. He refused to sell a right-of-way
to the railroad, so they loaded the station onto a flatcar and moved
it to land owned by rancher James Hebbron.
Hebbronville became the county seat with a unanimous vote of 176.
Mr. Pena's reaction was not mentioned in our source.
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James R. Hebbron
"This is
a photo of my half great-uncle James R. Hebbron. A copy of this photo
hangs in Hebbronville's courthouse. J.R. was born in London, England
in 1828 and spent much of his time in the US in what later became
Salinas, California. However, he did much to develop cattle ranching
around Hebbronville for a time. He finally died, aged 98, in 1926!"
- Chris Hebbron, June 20, 2006 |
Hebbronville,
Texas
Landmarks/Attractions
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Our
Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, July 2010 |
| Photo
courtesy Liam Weston, December 2018 |
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The
Franciscan Seminary with modest neighbors in foreground.
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Franciscan Seminary
During the 20s and 30s - the anti-Catholic Mexican government caused
a Franciscan Seminary to relocate to Hebbronville. It remains the
most impressive edifice in Hebbronville, including the courthouse.
It is still owned by the Archdiocese of Guadalajara, Mexico.
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L - A Piggly
Wiggly Ghost Sign in downtown.
R - South Texas signage humor |
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Faded
boxcar lettering is
a reminder of Hebbronville's beginning. |
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A
former Spanish Revival Gas Station |
Left
- Hebbronville's sunshine has given Marilyn a slight tan
Center - Hebbronville's former depot
Right - Jim
Hogg County courthouse
TE Photos |
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