Sponsored by:
Alamo Chamber of
Commerce
130 S. 8th St.
Alamo, Texas 78516
(956) 787-2117
www.alamochamber.com
Edinburg Chamber of
Commerce
602 West University
Edinburg, Texas 78539
1-800-800-7214
(956) 383-4974
www.edinburg.com
Hidalgo Chamber of
Commerce
611 East Coma
Hidalgo, Texas
(956) 843-2734
www.hidalgotexas.com
McAllen Chamber of
Commerce
1200 Ash Ave.
McAllen, Texas
1-877-622-5536
(956) 682-2871
www.mcallenchamber.com
Places of Interest in Alamo:
The Alamo area was originally known as “Agostadero de Alamo” (Pasture of the
Cottonwood Trees). A part of Mexico, it was administered from Reynosa, and was
rich in wildlife. Karankawa Indians lived here and in the 1700s Spanish land grant
recipients started cattle ranching.
The land was cleared in the 1920s and Alamo was incorporated in 1924.
Thousands of newcomers moved in, mostly farmers from the Midwest and Mexico.
Many Alamo families have lived here for three generations. The mix of immigrants
from north and south of the Rio Grande has created a unique, enjoyable blend of
customs and cultures.
Alamo Chamber of Commerce 130 S. 8th • Alamo, Texas 78516
(956) 787-2117 Visit: www.alamochamber.com to find plenty of great birding & nature places to visit in near their city.
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