Historical Marker
Willacy County
Historical marker location:
3rd and Hidalgo St., Raymondville, Texas
( Corner of 3rd and Hidalgo Streets, Raymondville.)
Marker installed: 1936
Formed from Cameron and Hidalgo counties; created March 11, 1911, recreated April 2, 1921; organized August 12, 1911, reorganized August 13, 1921. Named in honor of John G. Willacy; born November 10, 1859; member of the Texas Legislature 1900-1916; State Tax Commissioner, 1922-1926; County Seat, Sarita, 1911, Raymondville, since 1921. (1936).