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Foreman's House. Built 1904 by John Closner, 1891-1912 sheriff of Hidalgo County, who helped bring in and finance railroads and establish respect for law. Only reminder today of the 45,000 acre plantation complex that had sugar mill, post office, general store, pumping station, and produced sugar cane, cotton, potatoes, alfalfa and onions. Built the same year Closner's sugar won St. Louis World's Fair medal. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964
San Juan Plantation is a historical marker in San Juan, Hidalgo County, dedicated in 1964. 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 26.0839, -98.1684 near San Juan. The nearest cataloged historic site is Brewster (cemetery), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Eli Jackson Cemetery, Jackson Ranch Cemetery, and Jackson Ranch Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5215004544. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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