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Roma Historic District

Roma Historic District is a historic place in Roma, Starr County, Texas, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72001371.

Roma, Starr County, TexasListed July 31, 1972NRIS #72001371★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Roma Historic District?

The Roma Historic District in Roma, Texas preserves an intact example of a border town in the lower Rio Grande valley. The town was an important port and transshipment point on the Rio Grande from 1829 to the 1880s.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Roma Historic District
City
Roma
County
Starr County
State
Texas
Listed on the National Register
July 31, 1972
NRIS reference number
72001371
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
26.40695, -99.01866
When was Roma Historic District listed on the National Register?

Roma Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 1972.

Where is Roma Historic District located?

Roma Historic District is located in Roma, Starr County, Texas at approximately 26.40695, -99.01866. See the map above.

Is Roma Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Roma Historic District is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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