Historical Markers in Harlingen, Texas

Start with these Harlingen stories

• First United Methodist Church of Harlingenplaced 2010

  On February 19, 1910, 31 charter members founded Harlingen’s Methodist Episcopal Church, South, sharing a frame sanctuary with several other…

• City of Harlingenplaced 1969

  Platted 1904; incorporated 1910. Named for town in Holland, by founder Lon C. Hill, Sr. (1862-1935), promoter of railroad and early business…

• Harlingen Army Airfield and Harlingen Air Force Baseplaced 2004

  With the depressed economy of the 1930s, Harlingen leaders sought to attract federal funds to the area.

• Harlingen Cemeteryplaced 1997

  The Harlingen Cemetery came into legal existence in 1912. In that year, Lon C. Hill (1862-1935), founder of the city of Harlingen and president of…

• Harlingen Hospitalplaced 1980

  This building, originally located on "F" Street, housed the first hospital in Harlingen. The institution was started by local businesswoman Ida…

• Howard E. and Mary Butt Houseplaced 2000

  Howard E. and Mary Butt House In 1929 entrepreneur Howard E. Butt moved the headquarters of his developing grocery business to Harlingen.

Harlingen on the Texas history calendar

• February 19: First United Methodist Church of Harlingen

All 10 historical markers in Harlingen

• City of Harlingen1969
• First United Methodist Church of Harlingen2010
• Harlingen Army Airfield and Harlingen Air Force Base2004
• Harlingen Cemetery1997
• Harlingen Hospital1980
• Howard E. and Mary Butt House2000
• L. E. Snavely House1986
• Lon C. Hill Home1965
• Original Sam Houston School1986
• Planters State Bank1986

Historical markers near Harlingen

• San Benito16 stories · 6 mi
• La Feria7 stories · 9 mi
• Mercedes18 stories · 15 mi
• Weslaco19 stories · 19 mi
• Raymondville6 stories · 21 mi
• Brownsville76 stories · 23 mi

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