First Pharr School

Erected in 1911 as a one-story structure, this building housed the first school in Pharr. John Bales, the contractor, built a number of the town's early structures. Classes were held here until 1915, when enrollment had grown from nine students to almost 80. During that time, the building also served as a community church. In 1915 Pharr and San Juan joined to construct a two-story school on the east edge of Pharr. This structure was used for many years as a residence. It was remodeled as a convalescent center in 1949. (1985)

First Pharr School is a historical marker in Pharr, Hidalgo County, dedicated in 1985. It is one of 138 historical markers documented in Hidalgo County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 236 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 26.1920, -98.1825 near Pharr. The nearest cataloged historic site is Pharr Volunteer Fire Department (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include City of Pharr, Old Pharr City Hall, and Kiwanis Club of Pharr.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5215001809. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.