Harlingen in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Planters State Bank

Photographed by James Hulse, April 18, 2023

1. Planters State Bank Marker

Inscription. Prior to construction of the Planters State Bank building, a barber shop owned by Harlingen pioneer Mack Crenshaw was located at this site. In 1917, the land was deeded to the Planters State Bank. The owners of the bank leased the upper floors of the structure as office space. After the Planters State Bank closed, this building served as the home of the Valley State Bank from 1924 until 1927. From that year until 1965, the Cameron County Irrigation District located its offices in this building, which has been an important element in Harlingen's business history. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4044.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.

Location. 26° 11.559′ N, 97° 41.829′ W. Marker is in Harlingen, Texas, in Cameron County. It is at the intersection of West Jackson Avenue and South Commerce Street, on the left when traveling west on West Jackson Avenue. The marker is located at the corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:

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209 West Jackson Avenue, Harlingen TX 78550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lozano Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Harlingen (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); City of Harlingen (approx. ¼ mile away); First United Methodist Church of Harlingen (approx. 0.3 miles away); Original Sam Houston School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Howard E. and Mary Butt House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Harlingen City Cemetery (approx. one mile away); Harlingen Cemetery (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harlingen.

Also see . . . Harlingen, TX. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on April 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Planters State Bank Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse

2. The view of the Planters State Bank Marker from across the street

The view of the Planters State Bank building from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse

3. The view of the Planters State Bank building from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 492 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.