San Juan De Carricitos Land Grant

The largest land grant in South Texas, the San Juan de Carrictios lands were awarded to Don Jose Narciso Cavazos in 1792 by the King of Spain. Comprising over one-half million acres, the grant included virtually all of present Williacy County, including the sites of the towns of Sebastian, Lyford, Raymondville, Lasara, San Perlita, and Port Mansfield. In 1793 Cavazos took formal possession of the land grant seven miles north of this site. Most of the grant was later sold by Cavazos' heirs, although some descendants still live within its boundaries. (1988)

San Juan De Carricitos Land Grant is a historical marker in Raymondville, Willacy County, dedicated in 1988. It is one of 12 historical markers documented in Willacy County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 38 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 26.5002, -97.6384 near Raymondville. The nearest cataloged historic site is San Perlita "Pearl of the Valley" (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include El Toro Cemetery, Unknown #2, and Unknown #3.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5489004542. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.