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Willacy County

Raymondville, Willacy County

Marker Text

Formed from Cameron and Hidalgo counties; created March 11, 1911, recreated April 2, 1921; organized August 12, 1911, reorganized August 13, 1921. Named in honor of John G. Willacy; born November 10, 1859; member of the Texas Legislature 1900-1916; State Tax Commissioner, 1922-1926; County Seat, Sarita, 1911, Raymondville, since 1921. (1936)

Marker Details

Address 3rd and Hidalgo St.
Location Description Corner of 3rd and Hidalgo Streets, Raymondville.
Marker # 5814
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial Marker (pink granite)
Code courthouses
Latitude, Longitude 26.481393, -97.787568

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