Historical MarkerJohn H. Shary Home
Palmhurst · Hidalgo County · Dedicated 1964 · THC Atlas #5215002787
The roadside stories worth pulling over for.
Marker Inscription
Built 1917 by Father of the Texas citrus industry, pioneer developer of Rio Grande Valley, and the Intercoastal Canal. For 20 years chairman Sharyland School Board. Here in 1953, Mrs. Shary, her daughter, Mrs. Allen Shivers, and Governor Shivers entertained President Dwight D. Eisenhower during Falcon Dam dedication. Shivers, 1949-1957 Governor, was chief executive longer than any other; headed one of state's most progressive administrations. A major event of his regime was the restoration of the tidelands to Texas. (1964)
About this site
John H. Shary Home is a historical marker in Palmhurst, Hidalgo County, dedicated in 1964. It is one of 138 historical markers documented in Hidalgo County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 221 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 26.2618, -98.2774 near Palmhurst. The nearest cataloged historic site is Valley Memorial Gardens (cemetery), about 1.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Home of William Jennings Bryan, Texas Citrus Fiesta, and Gregg Wood Home.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5215002787. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
