The border town that 'forgot' it was part of the US - BBC News

[TexasTowelie]

In 1967, the residents of US-Mexico border town Rio Rico discovered they weren't Mexican citizens but were actually American.

For years it was assumed Rio Rico was part of Mexico, because it lay south of the river that forms the US-Mexico border.

During the Prohibition era, the town became known as a place US citizens could go to freely drink and gamble.

However, prior to 1906, Rio Rico actually lay to the north of the river and was therefore American territory.

[Kali]

1. fascinating

thanks for posting

[TexasTowelie]

2. I recall hearing about the town before,

but I didn't know the details behind the story. It's some interesting trivia that I might find a reason to pull out of my hat when necessary.

[dcmfox]

4. wow

great post

[BBbats]

3. HEY!

Maybe they can have dual citizenship.

[2naSalit]

5. +1

Welcome to DU!

[intheflow]

6. Talk about a failure of education!

Did they have public schools, and if so, did they never teach US history?