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

Site of Casa de Palmas

Photographed By James Hulse, April 21, 2023

1. Site of Casa de Palmas Marker

Inscription. The town of McAllen began developing after the arrival of the railroad in 1905. Introduction of an irrigation system made vegetable farming possible. Soon there was a hotel, a grocery store, a Presbyterian church, a bank, and a weekly newspaper. In 1916 after bandits caused border trouble 12,000 soldiers were sent here to restore law and order. Business boomed with the increased population. Among the new facilities was the Casa de Palmas Hotel, opened in 1918. This fine hotel served as a business, social, and civic center for the Rio Grande Valley.

Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4751.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 26° 12.317′ N, 98° 14.072′ W. Marker is in McAllen, Texas, in Hidalgo County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and Ash Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street. The marker is located at the entrance to the hotel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 North Main Street, McAllen TX 78501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Casa de Palmas (here, next to this marker); McAllen, The Beginning (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Archer Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church of McAllen (approx. 0.2 miles away); McAllen Lodge No. 1111 A.F. & A.M. (approx. ¼ mile away); McAllen Post Office (approx. ¼ mile away); Percy Herman House (approx. ¼ mile away); M. & J. Nelson Building (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McAllen.

The Site of Casa de Palmas Marker at the entrance to the hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 21, 2023

2. The Site of Casa de Palmas Marker at the entrance to the hotel

The view of the Casa de Palmas Hotel from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 21, 2023

3. The view of the Casa de Palmas Hotel from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.