Weslaco in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Skaggs House

Photographed By James Hulse, April 21, 2023

1. Skaggs House Marker

Inscription. Prominent Weslaco bankers and citrus farmers C. Lester (1896-1966) and Florence Richardson Skaggs (1884-1983) bought 15 acres here in 1924. This Spanish Colonial Revival style residence, built in 1927, was designed for the Skaggses by prolific Weslaco architect R. Newell Waters. It features an off-center entry and metal casement windows. The house remained in the Skaggs family until 1992. The house, native vegetation, and adjoining orchard provide a glimpse of Weslaco's emerging prosperity in the late 1920s. This site became the subject of conservation and preservation efforts in the early 1990s. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1993 2nd Plaque
In 1992, Merrill Ann Bebe Skaggs James donated the Skaggs homestead and adjoining ten acres to Frontera Audubon Society.

Erected 1993 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4945.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 26° 8.876′ N, 97° 59.406′ W. Marker is in Weslaco, Texas, in Hidalgo County. Marker is at the intersection of South Texas Boulevard and West 12th Street, on the left when traveling south on South Texas Boulevard. The marker is located of the

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north wall of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1101 South Texas Blvd, Weslaco TX 78596, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Weslaco City Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Baptist Church of Weslaco (approx. half a mile away); First Christian Church of Weslaco (approx. half a mile away); First United Methodist Church (approx. half a mile away); Texsun Corporation (approx. 0.6 miles away); Weslaco City Hall (approx. 0.6 miles away); Weslaco (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weslaco.

The view of the Skaggs House Marker from the back parking lot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 21, 2023

2. The view of the Skaggs House Marker from the back parking lot

The Skaggs House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 21, 2023

3. The Skaggs House

The marker is located on the far left wall of the house

Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 16, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.