Castroville, TX, United States
Ranch Home of Charles De Montel. Frontiersman, soldier, and engineer, came from Europe to Texas, 1838. Helped found Castroville and organize Medina County. Served as county judge; Texas Ranger Captain; and Navy Commander in Civil War (1861-65). Also a confounder of Bandera. Wed Justine Pingenot in 1
847. Built home 1848-50. (1971) #4178
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