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Full circle: Officials assure Jackson Ranch's place in Valley history

Hidalgo County officials work to preserve the historical significance of Jackson Ranch, a church that once served as a refuge for enslaved people seeking freedom in Mexico.

By Alexandrea Bailey·2 hr ago

A little church just past a strip of border wall in the Rio Grande Valley once served as a resting point for slaves seeking freedom in Mexico.

Recently, with the help of a life-long historical researcher, Hidalgo County leaders ensured its place in history.

The post Full circle: Officials assure Jackson Ranch's place in Valley history appeared first on MyRGV.com.

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