Eagle Pass, Texas history you never learned. This border town was founded on an illegal smuggler trail between San Antonio and Mexico and the 1830s. When Mexico Band trade after the Texas Revolution merchants created a secret route across the Rio Grande. That contraband Crossing became Fort Duncan, then became a city. Now it’s Ground Zero for border security. The irony is wild. Texas border history, smuggler, Trail, Fort Duncan, Rio Grande crossing, Mexican American border. #TexasHistory #eaglep

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History of The Driskill hotel which opened in December 1886 and was built by cattle baron, Jesse Driskill. The hotel is iconic to Austin and important to Texas history with many politicians, dignitaries and notable Texans frequenting the Driskill. #texashistory #thedriskill