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Republic of the Rio Grande Museum

museum, Loredo, Texas, United States
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The Republic of the Rio Grande Museum is located in Laredo, Texas, in the United States. Laredo was established in 1755 and is situated on the Rio Grande river, which forms the border between Texas and Mexico.12

During the Texas revolt against Mexico, Laredo became the seat of the short-lived Republic of the Rio Grande from 1839 to 1841. The building that served as its capitol is now the Republic of the Rio Grande Museum. The city retains a strong influence from Spain and Mexico, evident in its architecture and language.1

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