Ferry
The ferry was first used in the 1740’s by Spanish explorers and colonists
under Jose de Escandon. This ancient ford was also used by Mexican
war troops in
1846; by Texas Rangers chasing cattle rustlers; by smugglers in many
eras, especially during the American prohibition of the 1920’s and 1930’s.
Named after the abundance of ebony trees that flourish around the site,
the ferry is the last hand-pulled ferry in existence within the U.S. It can
transport three cars
and several pedestrians across the Rio Grande.
You can even help them pull!
Fee to cross. Open daily
8a.m.-4p.m. (956) 485-2828
Chamber of Commerce
220 E. 9th St.
Mission, Texas 78572
1-800-580-2700
(956) 585-2727
www.missionchamber.com
