Lasara

Formed out of the San Juan Carricitos Spanish land grant, the townsite of Lasara was developed in 1926 by W. A. Harding and Lamar Gill. The names of their wives, Laura Harding and Sara Gill, were combined to form the name of the town. During 1926, a post office was established, a Union Sunday School was organized, and the schoolhouse at this site was begun. Lasara School long has played an important role as a social center for community activities. The town, once a center for cattle shipping, continues to be a focal point for the surrounding rural area. (1985)

Lasara is a historical marker in Lasara, Willacy County, dedicated in 1985. It is one of 12 historical markers documented in Willacy County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 38 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 26.4643, -97.9090 near Lasara. The nearest cataloged historic site is Garcia Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Lasara Memorial Cemetery, San Martin Cemetery, and Great Salt Lake.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5489003042. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.