Near Lasara in Willacy County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Great Salt Lake
Photographed by Brian Anderson, March 28, 2025
1. Great Salt Lake Marker
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 2264.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.
Location. 26° 28.824′ N, 97° 54.959′ W. Marker is near Lasara, Texas, in Willacy County. It is at the intersection of State Highway 186 and Kenaf Road (County Road 70), on the right when traveling west on State Highway 186. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Raymondville TX 78580, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also on the American Gulf Coast. 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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lasara (approx. 1.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Hargill (approx. 6.7 miles away); Willacy County War Memorial (approx. 7.9 miles away); Alejandro G. Trevino (approx. 8 miles away); Willacy County Courthouse (approx. 8 miles away); Willacy County (approx. 8 miles away); Raymondville State Bank (approx. 8.1 miles away); First Baptist Church of Raymondville (approx. 8.1 miles away).
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Photographed by Brian Anderson, March 28, 2025
2. Great Salt Lake Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2025, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2025, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
