The Ramón Family

The Ramón Family Engaged in much of Laredo's early history, the Ramón family occupied residential property at this site by 1869. Patriarch of the family was Ildefonso Ramón, who was in the Laredo area by 1800 and served as Alcalde for several terms. His son, José María Ramón, followed his father's political career, serving as Alcalde during periods of tension along the border as the result of disputes over the boundary and the short-lived Republic of the Rio Grande. The third-generation family member to live in Laredo was Martín Ramón, who took over the family's ranching interests and served in the Confederate Cavalry with his noted cousins, the Benavides brothers, in defense of the Laredo area. (2002)

The Ramón Family is a historical marker in Laredo, Webb County, dedicated in 2002. It is one of 16 historical markers documented in Webb County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 55 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 27.5011, -99.5046 near Laredo. The nearest cataloged historic site is Casa Ortiz (museum), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Villa Antigua Border Heritage Museum, San Augustin Cathedral, and Republic of the Rio Grande Museum.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5479012770. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.