The San Elizario Chapel was named for the 13th Century French patron of the military St. Elzear. It was established as part of the Spanish Military Garrison of Presidio de San Elzeario (also Elceario, later Elizario). It was moved to this location in 1789 from its original location, 37 miles to the southeast, after floods from the Rio Grande damaged the original chapel. It was recorded as a Texas Historic Landmark in 1962.
