The 15 square mile Santa Ana land grant was awarded by Mexico to Benigno Leal in 1834 who established ranch headquarters and a cemetery
at the site. This ranch became part of the Alamo Tract which was later developed by the Alamo Land & Sugar Company.

The southern part of the ranch, including the cemetery, remained undeveloped and was acquired in 1943 by the U.S. government to form Santa
Ana National Wildlife Refuge.

Pictured here is a group of bird watchers quietly canoeing the Rio Grande – these trips are very popular for bird watching and can be booked by
calling (956) 784-7500.

(Historic marker located at Santa Ana Refuge adjacent to Visitor’s Center)
Alamo Chamber of Commerce
802 Austin • Alamo, Texas 78516
(956) 787-2117
www.alamochamber.com
SANTA ANA LAND GRANT
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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
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220 E. 9th St.
Mission, Texas 78572
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308 West Park
Pharr, Texas
(956) 787-1481
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1006 S. Standard
San Juan, Texas
(956) 783-9957
www.cityofsanjuantexas.com

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301 West Railroad
Weslaco, Texas 78596
(888) 968-2102
(956) 968-2102
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