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Zaragoza Birthplace State Historic Site

Both a state park and international historic site, this site has a reconstructed birthplace and a statue of one of Mexico's most famous military figures, Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza (1829–62). The Mexican general and liberal leader was a minister of war under Benito Juarez. In 1862, he commanded an outnumbered and poorly equipped Mexican army in defense of the Central Mexico city of Puebla against an elite French force. This French army had proposed to march into Texas to establish aid and a supply line to Confederate forces. Zaragoza's small army fought back, inflicted heavy losses and forced the French to withdraw to the east coast. The battle date, Cinco de Mayo (May 5), is a national holiday throughout Mexico, and it is celebrated here and in several Texas cities. Zaragoza died of typhoid fever on Sept. 11, 1862. Site is two miles south off U.S. 183 at Presidio La Bahia.

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Texas might be the Lone Star State, but you'll see thousands of stars under that big, open sky. Enjoy everything from white-water rapids to mountain climbing at our public and private campgrounds. Check it out!

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Mandola Estate Winery

Mediterranean-style building welcomes wine lovers who can taste Mandola's Italian cuisine at Tristoria Lucina along with wines that compliment the meal. Tours offered Saturday and Sunday every hour beginning at noon with the last tour starting at 7 p.m. 512/858-1470. www.mandolawines.com.

City: Driftwood
Region: Hill Country

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