[Antonio Gil Y'Barbo: Pioneer and Builder of Nacogdoches, TX]
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Step into the remarkable world of Antonio Gil Y'Barbo, a pioneering settler whose contributions to Nacogdoches, Texas, were pivotal for both his people and the region's history. Born in 1729 at the presidio of Los Adaes, Y'Barbo's journey from the military to cattle ranching and trading shaped the destiny of the area. Discover the challenges he faced under the stringent mercantilism of the Spanish Monarchy and how he played a vital role in providing a foundation for future Anglo-American settle…
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Date:
March 1999
Creator:
Mallory, Randy
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Location:
31.619374 -94.648790
Partner:
UNT Libraries Special Collections