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

Archer Park

Photographed by James Hulse, April 23, 2023

1. Archer Park Marker

Inscription. This one-block-square tract of land was deeded to the city of McAllen for use as a public park in 1917, six years after the town was incorporated. The donor Mayor Oliver Percy Archer (1869-1930), was a prominent local businessman and civic leader. The site was officially named for him in 1933 by the McAllen Board of City Commissioners. From 1936 to 1949 the McAllen Public Library was housed in the basement area of the bandstand. The site of many community activities and celebrations, Archer Park serves as a reminder of the early days of McAllen.

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 194.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.

Location. 26° 12.304′ N, 98° 14.02′ W. Marker is in McAllen, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It can be reached from the intersection of North Main Street and Ash Avenue. The marker is located in the center of the park next to the bandstand. 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.

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 walking distance of this marker: McAllen, The Beginning (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa de Palmas (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Casa de Palmas (about 300 feet away); McAllen First Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); First Presbyterian Church of McAllen

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); McAllen Lodge No. 1110, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 0.2 miles away); McAllen Post Office (approx. ¼ mile away); M. & J. Nelson Building (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McAllen.

The view of the Archer Park Marker in the park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 23, 2023

2. The view of the Archer Park Marker in the park

The Archer Park Bandstand located in the center of the park near the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 23, 2023

3. The Archer Park Bandstand located in the center of the park near the marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,195 times since then and 133 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.