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Memorial Hospital

1853 building erected by E. R. Hord, State Representative and U.S. Congressman. Stone in 28" walls hauled by ox-teams; beams came by boat, landed at nearby dock. Military headquarters during the Civil War. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965

26.4061° N, 99.0176° W

The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as missing. The inscription above is from its records.

Where to Find It

SW corner Estrella St. and Convent Ave. Marker faces Convent Ave./Main Plaza. AKA E.R. Hord Building and Manuel Ramirez Memorial Hospital. Marker reported missing May 2008 (RTHL medallion missing, inscription plate present).

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