Includes the following communities
Harlingen, Cameron Co., Texas
Santa Elena, Starr Co., Texas
Brownsville, Cameron Co., Texas
McAllen, Hidalgo Co., Texas
Alamo, Hidalgo Co., Texas
San Benito, Cameron Co., Texas
Mercedes, Hidalgo Co., Texas
Weslaco, Hidalgo Co., Texas
Port Mansfield, Willacy Co., Texas
History
Volga German families have settled in and around Harlingen, Texas.
Volga German Families
The following Volga German families settled in and around Harlingen, Texas:
Arnhold from Beauregard
Benzel from Kolb
Brack from Schönfeld
Dinges from Wittmann
Fierstien from Norka
Frick from Frank
Glassman from Rohleder
Grauberger from Dietel
Herrman from Liebental
Pauley from Norka
Scheck from Herzog
Stang from Volmer
Unrein from Ober-Monjou
Weilert from Katharinenstadt
Volga Colonies
External Links
- Harlingen, Texas (Wikipedia)
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