Fort McIntosh Campus

Named after Lieutenant Colonel James Simmons McIntosh, a hero of the Mexican-American War, Fort McIntosh is home to Laredo College's downtown 200-acre campus. In 1947, when Laredo Junior College was founded, the college utilized some of the former fort buildings as its initial campus facilities. This historical connection between Fort McIntosh and Laredo College underscores the college's deep roots in the area and its commitment to preserving local heritage. Today, the grounds of the former Fort McIntosh are a state Archeological Landmark and National Register Historic District. Street names throughout the campus honor fallen heroes, presidents, fort commanders, officers, and soldiers.

Fort McIntosh Campus Buildings

Adkins Building (AK) - Named for the college’s first president, W.J. Adkins.

Arechiga Hall (AH) - One of the prominent historic buildings on the LC campus, this former barracks building was named in memory of Dr. Domingo Arechiga, who served as LJC president for eleven years.

Campus Police (CP) - 

Cigarroa Science Complex Building (CS) - The Cigarroa Science Complex was named for the late Dr. Leonides Gonzalez Cigarroa, who served on the Laredo Independent School District Board of Trustees, which created LJC, and who served as a community and state proponent for higher education in South Texas. The Joaquin Cigarroa Science Laboratory section is named for Dr. Joaquin Gonzalez Cigarroa, who has served on local education boards and committees, and represented the South Texas region on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. 

Commander's Home (P-9) - This Historic structure served as the Fort McIntosh Post Commander’s Home.

Corral -  Originally built circa 1915, between the close of the Spanish American War and the start of World War I. 

D.D. Hachar Building - Located on the south side of the campus, this building was named in honor of the D.D. Hachar Foundation.

De La Garza Building (DG) - A gift from the Adolfo C. and Maria de Jesus De La Garza family, supported through federal grants. 

Eloy Garcia Building (EG) - Named to honor the memory of longtime board member, Eloy Garcia, Sr.

Fort McIntosh Park - Located on the north side of the campus, it features a swimming pool, baseball field, H.E.Butt tennis courts, a walking trail, a softball field and concession facilities for student recreational programs.

Harold R. Yeary Library and Executive Conference Room (YL) - Located in the heart of the campus, named after the late Harold R. Yeary who once served as President of the Board of Trustees for Laredo Junior College. 

Kazen Student Center (KC) - Named for the late Abraham "Chick" Kazen, who was a champion for education in the Laredo region. 

Laird Hall (LH) - Named for the college’s second president, Ray Laird.

Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Science Center (LBVESC) - Named to reflect the contributions of the Lamar Bruni Vergara Charitable Trust, this facility contains representations of the Rio Grande ecosystem and live specimens of plant and animal life. 

Lerma Peña Building (LP) - Named for Laredo firefighters Gregorio Lerma and Armando H. Peña Jr., who lost their lives in the line of duty protecting the Ft. McIntosh college campus. 

Lewis Energy Group Academic Center (LEAC) - Opened in January 2012 and named for the Lewis Energy Group in appreciation for its generous financial support.  

P1 and Ruben M. Garcia Center - These two buildings are joined by a common courtyard, reminiscent of the historic City of Laredo Fleet Maintenance Shops which were once located on this site.

Maravillo Gymnasium (MG) - Named for the first Laredo Junior College student to die in the line of duty in World War II, Cpl. Quintin Maravillo, this building was dedicated to the memory of LC students who have died in war.

Martin Building (MB) - Named after Joseph C. Martin Sr. who served as president of the local school board which spearheaded the opening of Laredo Junior College.

Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Fine Arts Center (MFA) -  It is named after Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez, whose family foundation provided financial support for constructing and equipping the facility. 

Memorial Hall (MH) - Formerly owned by Laredo State University, the former University Hall was renamed to honor college faculty and staff for their dedicated service to students. 

Moore Vocational Building (MV) - Named for longtime LJC board member, Mervil M. Moore.

Manuel Llaguno - Formerly the Fort McIntosh Post Hospital, was renamed to honor the memory of Manuel Llaguno, a Laredo native who gave his life savings to create an endowment for LC student scholarships. 

P-34/35 - This facility formerly served as Fort McIntosh Officers’ Quarters  

Private David B. Barkeley Cantu Veterans Memorial Chapel - Dedicated for Private David B. Barkeley Cantu, a World War I hero who was the first Laredoan to earn the Medal of Honor.  The Chapel includes the Millicent B. Slaughter Heritage Center, which is named in honor of the college's former director of Donor Relations and Special Projects. 

Visual and Performing Arts Center - Houses the Visual and Performing Arts Department as well as the Cosmetology program. The building includes both an art gallery and a dance studio, as well as a decorative rotunda, named in memory of philanthropist Fernando A. Salinas, for students to gather.

West Building - Named for the college’s long-time Director of Admissions and Registrar, Ms. Elpha Lee West who began her career at LJC as an accounting instructor and also served as Social and Student Activities Director. The West Building houses offices and meeting rooms for college administration and the LC Board of Trustees.

South Campus

Laredo College's South Campus is a vibrant hub of education, innovation, and community engagement nestled along the banks of the Rio Grande in Laredo, Texas. The South Campus of Laredo College stands as a modern and dynamic center for higher learning, offering a diverse array of academic programs, state-of-the-art facilities, and comprehensive support services to students. The 60-acre campus is located at 5500 South Zapata Highway (US 83), completed in Spring 2004 and established to extend the college's mission to the growing residential area of South Laredo. 

South Campus Buildings

Academic and Advanced Technology Center - Instructional building that contains computer and science laboratories, lecture halls, all-purpose classrooms and faculty offices. 

Camilo Prada Child Development Center - Is a model teaching site for LC students pursuing a degree in child development or early childhood education. The center has been recognized as an NAEYC accredited site since September 2010 and is currently certified as a 4 Star Child Care Center by the Workforce Solutions of South Texas.

College of Health Sciences/Gateway Community Health Center Building - Instructional building that houses the Nursing and Allied Health programs. Additionally, contains the community health center open to students and community-at-large.

Congressman Henry Cuellar Protective Services Center - Named for former LJC student, longtime Texas state representative and current U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar.

J. C. Treviño Fitness Center - Named for the late LC Board Member J.C. "Pepe" Treviño Jr.

Laredo College South Campus Sports Complex - Outdoor recreational area for baseball, basketball, tennis, soccer and other field sports. 

Raquel González Automotive Technology Center - Named for long-time South Laredo resident and former LC Board member Raquel González. The building also houses the physical plant office for south campus. 

Senator Judith Zaffirini Library - Named for longtime Senator and first Hispanic woman elected to the Texas Senate. 

William "N" Billy Hall, Jr. Student Center - The LC South Student Center honors the memory and bears the name of former Webb County Treasurer and Texas State Legislator William N. "Billy" Hall, Jr. 

Campus Maps

For campus maps go to: https://www.laredo.edu/campus-maps/index.html