Rabb Plantation House
Rabb Plantation House
- 1891 -
Built in 1891-1892 for Frank and Lillian Rabb, the Queen Anne style house had a commanding view of the Rio Grande during the waning years of steamboat era. The Rabb Plantation, originally known as Rancho San Tomas, was 20,305 acres and functioned like a small self-sufficient city. It was purchased by the Vaughn family in 1957, acquired by the National Audubon Society in 1971 and by the Gorgas Science Foundation in 2010.
Historical Trail Sponsors
- Brownsville: On the Border By the Sea
- Brownsville Historical Association, Brownsville Heritage Complex
- Preserve America: Explore and Enjoy our Heritage
- Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation: Funding Quality of Life Projects
Submitted by: Eric Goodill