Founding of Villa de Laredo
- When
- 1755
- Where
- North bank of the Rio Grande
- Episodes
- 1
In 1755, Don Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera founded the Spanish colonial settlement of Villa de San Agustín de Laredo on the north bank of the Rio Grande. The community was established within the Nuevo Santander region of New Spain and named after Laredo, Cantabria, and Saint Augustine.
Episodes
Background and detail
Founding Context. The settlement was established in 1755 during the Spanish colonial period. It was located on the north bank of the Rio Grande, within the broader region of Nuevo Santander, which covered parts of modern-day Tamaulipas and southern Texas.
Naming and Identity. The community was officially designated Villa de San Agustín de Laredo. This name honored both the city of Laredo in Cantabria, Spain, and Saint Augustine of Hippo, reflecting the religious and cultural influences of the Spanish colonial administration.
People involved
- Don Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera · Founder
Sources
- Laredo, Texas Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
- Nuevo Santander Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-03
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