601 E Main St 

Rio Grande City , TX 78582

Historic name: La Borde / Fort Ringgold Hotel (built 1897; 1915)

About This Property

Originally built as a single family house, Rio Grande City merchant Francois La Borde added two, 2-story wings to the front of his home and opened a hotel about 1915. La Borde was originally from New Orleans and the 
building exhibits the French Colonial influences of his early home in the building's elaborate brickwork and jig sawn woodwork, as well as the wrought iron fences and gates.

Total Building Size (sq ft): 10,000
Zoning:
Incentives: Local Incentives Available!
Current Historic Designations: • Not individually listed on the National Register
• Located in a National Register District (Contributing)
• Located in a Local District (Contributing)
• Not a Local Landmark
• Eligible for Historic Tax Credits

Nearby Businesses

Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed
Lot Size (acres) 0.2220
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft 10,000
Total Commercial Units
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built 1897; 1915
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date November 4th, 1991
Parcel Number 24909
Subdivision RIO GRANDE CITY ORIGINAL TOWNSITE
Legal Description LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 64
Located Within
  • National Register Historic District
  • Main Street District
  • DTTX Search Area

Existing Businesses

Business Type
Restaurants and Bars
Square Ft.
2,500
Floor
1
First yr. at location

Survey Recommendations

Type
Stylistic Influences
Alterations/Additions
Survey Recommendations
Not Individually Eligible
Priority
Historic Resources Survey
Survey Date
Modification Type