De Palmas Historic District in McAllen in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sam and Marjorie Miller House
Photographed by Dave W, January 24, 2026
1. Sam and Marjorie Miller House Marker
Samuel Lynn and Marjorie Williams Miller were early McAllen leaders. Sam had interests in a nursery, banking and real estate, and was co-owner of the Hidalgo International Bridge. In 1930, he donated 109 acres of land to establish the municipal airport, which later became McAllen Miller International Airport. Marjorie was a civic leader active in the Order of the Eastern Star. The Miller home, inspired by a trip to England, was built in 1937. Robert Vogler designed the English Tudor Revival house based on Marjorie's plans. The work of local artisans is evident in the Austin Cordova stonework, half-timbered gables and gumwood detailing inside and out.
Erected 2002 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12950.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 26° 12.66′ N, 98° 14.071′ W. Marker is in McAllen, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It is in the De Palmas Historic District. It is on North 15th Street south of W Hackberry Ave, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 707 N 15th St, 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: Percy Herman House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); McAllen First Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lamar Junior High School
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Photographed by Dave W, January 24, 2026
2. Sam and Marjorie Miller House Marker
Photographed by Dave W, January 24, 2026
3. Sam and Marjorie Miller House Marker
Looking south along North 15th Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 62 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 25, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
