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History
in a Pecan Shell
A timeline of significant events in Raymondville's history:1904:
Edward Burleson Raymond, a former foreman of one of the King Ranch divisions,
organized the Raymond Town and Improvement Company.
1904: Post office was
granted
Right-of-way was granted by Raymond and the King Ranch to the St.
Louis, Brownsville and Mexico Railway. Town lots were sold by Raymond and by Henrietta
King, to settlers looking for property to farm.
1914: Population reaches 350
1929: Population reaches 1,800.
1941: Population reaches 4,050
1952: Population
reaches 9,000 (including rural populace).
Raymondville remains a center
for area agriculture. Well-executed murals brighten downtown and are worth a drive
out of your way.
Willacy County Courthouse
Raymondville
Hotels |
A
well-known business in Raymondville
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