Hacienda San Pedro facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hacienda San Pedro |
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| General Zuazua, Nuevo León | |
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| Type | Fort, Hacienda |
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| Open to the public |
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| Site history | |
| Events | Comanche War |
Hacienda San Pedro is a special historical place in General Zuazua, Nuevo León, Mexico. It was once a large farm, called a hacienda, and also a strong fort. People used it to protect themselves from attacks by Native American groups.
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History of Hacienda San Pedro
The first records of Hacienda San Pedro go back to 1666. It was owned by several Spanish families. Its story is connected to how the Salinas Valley was settled in the old New Kingdom of León.
Early Owners and Construction
Captain Alonso de Treviño was the founder and first owner of this hacienda. In 1814, the Gutiérrez de Lara family took over. At that time, the hacienda covered a very large area of the Salinas Valley. Building the main part of the hacienda took 31 years. It was finally finished in 1845.
A Fort Against Raids
The central part of the farm was also used as a fort. General Mariano Arista and his soldiers stayed there one night. This was after a fight against 600 Comanche warriors on January 23, 1840. The hacienda was used as a fortress many times during the Comanche War. This helped protect people from various Native American raids.
What the Hacienda Produced
Farmers at Hacienda San Pedro used water from the Salinas River. They built an irrigation ditch to water their fields. They grew crops like corn, sugar cane, grapes, vegetables, and fruit trees. They also raised animals such as cattle, goats, and sheep.
End of Production
The farming activities at Hacienda San Pedro stopped around 1950. Most of its land was sold off. For about 30 years, the main building was left alone. It started to fall apart.
Bringing the Hacienda Back to Life
In 1984, the Autonomous University of Nuevo León bought the main part of Hacienda San Pedro. They started to fix it up in April 1986. This work helped save the historic building.
Hacienda San Pedro Today
Today, Hacienda San Pedro is a cultural center and museum for the university. Visitors can take guided tours to learn about its history. It has a library with books about the history of northeastern Mexico. There are also galleries that show historical and artistic exhibits.
See also
In Spanish: Hacienda San Pedro para niños
