Region: South Texas Plains
In an irrigated valley of Rio Grande on Missouri Pacific Railroad, the town
was organized in 1909. Name was derived from Spanish name given to town
organizer John Closner. One of the South's largest plants for manufacturing
concrete irrigation pipe is here. Colorful banks of scarlet bougainvillea edge
the highway. On special days, San Juan invites visitors to "pick a grapefruit"
free. Bed-and-breakfast accommodations are offered in historic
buildings.
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