New marker honors Rancho de Pataguilla

Wilson County historians Allen Kosub (left) and Maurine Liles unveil the Rancho de Pataguilla historical marker April 5 during a dedication ceremony in the Wilson County Courthouse. Pataguilla — the rancho of Mission San Juan Capistrano in the 1700s — comprised around 66,420 acres of land in present-day Bexar, Karnes, and Wilson counties, with a southern border on Pajarito Creek on the southern edge of present-day Floresville. Kosub’s and Liles’ extensive research and commitment to historical preservation led to securing the Texas State Historical Marker. Saturday’s marker dedication was sponsored by the Wilson County Historical Commission, the City of Floresville,...

Article Link