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

Quinta Mazatlan

Home of Jason Matthews

Photographed By James Hulse, April 22, 2023

1. Quinta Mazatlan Marker

Inscription. One of the larger adobe homes in the state, Quinta Mazatlan was designed and built by Jason Chilton Matthews (1887-1964) during the late 1930s. Adobe blocks used in construction were made at this site. A composer, writer, and adventurer, Matthews was known for his eccentric ways. During the last few years of their lives, Jason and his wife Marcia (1891-1963) edited and published the "American Mercury" magazine from here. Begun in 1924, the magazine was a leading conservative publication which expressed strong pro-American views.

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4145.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 26° 10.615′ N, 98° 13.865′ W. Marker is in McAllen, Texas, in Hidalgo County. Marker can be reached from Sunset Drive, 0.2 miles east of South 10th Street (State Highway 336). The marker is located at the entrance to the Quinta Mazatlan near the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen TX 78503, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. La Piedad Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); Roselawn Cemetery (approx. one mile

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away); We Remember (approx. 1.1 miles away); Bethel Baptist Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); Site of McAllen Hospitals (approx. 1.4 miles away); M & J Nelson Building (approx. 1.7 miles away); M. & J. Nelson Building (approx. 1.7 miles away); McAllen Post Office (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McAllen.

Also see . . . World Birding Center. Quinta Mazatlan

A 1930’s country estate in the heart of McAllen, Quinta Mazatlan is an historic Spanish Revival adobe hacienda surrounded by lush tropical landscaping & native woodland. A unique conference & events center, close to airports & hotels, Quinta Mazatlan is also an urban oasis, where quiet trails wind through more than 15 acres of birding habitat.

(Submitted on May 24, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the entrance to Quinta Mazatlan and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 22, 2023

2. The view of the entrance to Quinta Mazatlan and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.