In the vicinity of
this site was
Mission Mier
a Visita
Established in 1750 as a part of
José de Escandón's project to
settle the region and civilize
and Christianize the Indians.
A body of Texans intent on invading Mexico camped here on December 21, 1842. After being made prisoners at Salado, Mexico, they drew beans, white for life in prison, black for death. 17 members of the expedition were shot by order of General Santa…