Florence Nightingale, OM (12 May 1820 â 13 August 1910), was an English nurse. She helped create the modern techniques of nursing. She became a leader of the team of nurses who helped wounded soldiers during the Crimean War. She was the first female to receive the Order of Merit, the highest honour awarded to a British person.
For other uses, see San Juan. San Juan is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas. The population in July 2010 was 33,970 since then the population of San Juan increased since 2000 by +29.5%. It is part of the McAllenâEdinburgâMission and ReynosaâMcAllen metropolitan areas.
San Juan is located just east of McAllen toward Weslaco along old U.S. Highway 83 near the Rio Grande River and the United States/Mexico border. It was incorporated in 1973. Alamo was incorporated in 1924 and named for The Alamo sugar Co. Alamo is also one of the Valley's gateways to Mexico.