<p>Building with sign saying Museum of the Coastal Bend</p>
<p>Portrait of Joseph McCoy</p>
<p>Illustration of many people standing near trains in front of a hotel named Drovers Cottage</p>
<p>Masthead of the Victoria Advocate dated August 10, 1876</p>
<p>Newspaper notice showing record of cattle brands in 1876</p>
<p>Newspaper story titled “The Cattle Trail” dated July 1876</p>
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The museum chronicles the history of the mid-coastal region – “where Texas history began” – and features diverse exhibits on topics ranging from French exploration in Texas to the state’s ranching history.