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First Residence North of Rio Grande

When
1827
Where
North bank of the Rio Grande
Part of
Land grant on the Rio Grande lays foundation of El Paso, Texas

Juan Maria Ponce de Leon built the first permanent structure on the north bank of the Rio Grande in 1827, establishing Rancho Ponce.

In 1827, Juan Maria Ponce de Leon, a wealthy merchant from Paso del Norte, constructed the first residence north of the Rio Grande. This structure established Rancho Ponce, marking the beginning of permanent settlement on the north bank, which later became part of El Paso, Texas.

Sources

  1. El Paso, Texas Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
  2. History of El Paso, Texas Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-12

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