Interested in fun facts and the history of Mercedes, TX?
Then read on!
1. Mercedes is the county seat of Hidalgo County.
2. Mercedes was founded in 1907 and is the oldest town in the county.
3. Mercedes is located on the Rio Grande and is part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.
4. Mercedes is home to the World Birding Center, which is a sanctuary for over 400 species of birds.
5. Mercedes is known for its annual Mercedes Livestock Show and Rodeo, which is held in March.