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

Jackson Ranch Church

Photographed by James Hulse, April 21, 2023

1. Jackson Ranch Church Marker

Inscription. This fellowship was founded in 1874 by the Rev. Alexander H. Sutherland (1848-1911), an early Methodist Missionary, on Juan Manuel de La Vina's El Capote Ranch. In 1883 the congregation began meeting near this site on the Jackson Ranch when owner Martin Jackson donated the land. He later built a small chapel for their use. In 1910 most of the church members moved to the new city of McAllen, and only a few families continued to worship here. As one of the first Protestant congregations in Hidalgo County, this church has continued to serve area residents.

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2706.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the United Methodist Church Historic Sites series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 26° 5.524′ N, 98° 11.032′ W. Marker is near Pharr, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It is at the intersection of Military Highway (U.S. 281) and South Veterans Boulevard, on the left when traveling west on Military Highway. The marker is located along the south side of the highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pharr TX 78577, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

It is also in the American South.

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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Eli Jackson Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Louisiana-Rio Grande Canal Company (approx. 1.1 miles away);

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Santa Ana Land Grant (approx. 3.1 miles away); Thomas Walter Jones (approx. 3.2 miles away); Historic Hidalgo (approx. 4½ miles away); Old Hidalgo School (approx. 4.7 miles away); Elder B. Barton (approx. 4.8 miles away); Hidalgo City Cemetery (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pharr.

The Jackson Ranch Church Marker is the right side marker of the two markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 21, 2023

2. The Jackson Ranch Church Marker is the right side marker of the two markers

The view of the Jackson Ranch Church Marker from the highway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 21, 2023

3. The view of the Jackson Ranch Church Marker from the highway

Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 792 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 17, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.