The San Marcos City Council will hold a discussion Tuesday regarding the creation of a Mexican American and Indigenous Heritage Culture District.
In a draft resolution, the heritage and culture district recognizes the first four established Mexican American neighborhoods in San Marcos: El Barrio del Jorobado and El Barrio de la Nalga Pelona — currently known as the East Guadalupe Neighborhood; El Barrio de la Victoria — known as Victory Gardens Neighborhood; and El Barrio del Pescado, now known as Wallace Addition.
According to the resolution, the City of San Marcos imposed eminent domain and eradicated homes from the first barrio — El Barrio del Jorobado — from Hopkins Street at City Park to Cheatham Street to Guadalupe Street — which displaced many businesses and all of the residents living in these neighborhoods. The resolution states that important history and contributions of the original pioneer Mexican-American families were erased after residents were displaced.
