Palmhurst in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John H. Shary Home
Photographed by Dave W, January 24, 2026
1. John H. Shary Home Marker
Built 1917 by Father of the Texas citrus industry, pioneer developer of Rio Grande Valley, and the Intercoastal Canal. For 20 years chairman Sharyland School Board.
Here in 1953, Mrs. Shary, her daughter, Mrs. Allen Shivers, and Governor Shivers entertained President Dwight D. Eisenhower during Falcon Dam dedication.
Shivers, 1949-1957 Governor, was chief executive longer than any other; headed one of state's most progressive administrations. A major event of his regime was the restoration of the tidelands to Texas.
Erected 1964 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2787.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 26° 15.71′ N, 98° 16.642′ W. Marker is in Palmhurst, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It is on North Shary Road south of E Mile 4 Rd, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4900 N Shary Rd, Mission TX 78573, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Home of William Jennings Bryan (approx. 2.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Mission (approx. 4 miles away); Speer Memorial Library (approx. 4 miles away); Oblate Park (approx. 4.1 miles away); Gregg Wood Home (approx. 4.2 miles away); Laurel Hill Cemetery (approx. 4.3 miles away); Labor Day Mission Derby of 1953 (approx. 4.3 miles away); Partido de La Garra (approx. 4.3 miles away).
Photographed by Dave W, January 24, 2026
2. John H. Shary Home Marker
Marker seen here behind fence while looking north along Shary Rd.
Photographed by Dave W, January 24, 2026
3. John H. Shary Home Marker
House on private property as looking from the marker/fence.
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 40 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.
