Edinburg in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Everitt Building
Photographed by Dave W, January 24, 2026
1. Everitt Building Marker
One of the earliest commercial ventures in Edinburg, this building was completed in 1910 by John Closner (1853-1932), a founder of the townsite. Its first tenant was the Rev. W. O. Miller, who operated a hardware and machinery store. During World War I, it was used as a Red Cross workshop. In 1920 the property was acquired by E. M. Everitt, who used the building primarily as a grocery store. Among the building's numerous other tenants were the Masonic Lodge and the Golden Jersey Creamery. An Edinburg landmark, the structure stands as part of the city's early economic history.
Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1514.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 26° 18.143′ N, 98° 9.656′ W. Marker is in Edinburg, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It is at the intersection of East McIntyre Street and 12th Ave, on the right when traveling north on East McIntyre Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 E McIntyre St, Edinburg TX 78541,
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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Old Hidalgo County Jail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edinburg Junior College Auditorium (approx. 0.3 miles away); Southern Pacific Depot (approx. half a mile away); Emilia Schunior Ramirez (approx. one mile away); Restlawn Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); Sgt. Alfredo "Freddy" Gonzalez Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Edinburg Vietnam Casualties Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Brushwood Cemetery (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edinburg.
Photographed by Dave W, January 24, 2026
2. Everitt Building Marker
Marker seen here on building at the NE corner of McIntyre and 12th.
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 38 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 25, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
