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Introduction to San Juan, Texas
San Juan, Texas, in Hidalgo county, is 4 miles E of McAllen, Texas (center to center) and 120 miles SW of Corpus Christi, Texas. The city is in the McAllen - Edinburg - Mission area. There are 26,229 residents in San Juan.
San Juan History
San Juan was originally part of two Spanish grants of 1767. Until the 1850s, the land was retained by the heirs. At that time, it was primarily a ranching and farming community. It was established as a town by John Closner in 1909 and was named after him. The first school was established in 1918. The first waterworks of the city were installed in 1922. The Virgen de San Juan del Valle Shrine was built in the city in the mid 1950s.
San Juan and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In San Juan
San Juan provides easy access to the International Museum of Art & Science, Santa Ana National Wilflife Refuge, and Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park. The Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, which are only a few minutes' drive away, are one of the best locations of the Rio Grande Valley to enjoy activities such as nature observation. Golf enthusiasts can visit Martin's Valley Ranch Golf Course and Palm View Golf Course. The San Juan Public Library provides a host of information about local history and culture.
San Juan Transportation
You can reach McAllen Miller International within a few minutes.
San Juan Higher Education
South Texas Community College and The University of Texas-Pan American are among the nearby institutes of higher education.
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