Roadside highway turnout with historical marker Picnic Area with shelters, North side of highway. Our Lady Of Visitation Catholic Chuch A rare south Texas snowstorm marked the laying ceremonies for this church building Dec 29, 1880. The glothic revival edifice was constructed of bricks made at nearby El Rancho De Santa Maria. Texas Tropical Trail (The Old Military Highway) Highway 281 as well as being called "The old Military Highway", and is part of the "Texas Tropical Trail" the highway is also part of "The Great Texas Birding Trail"