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John H. Shary Home |
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TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
26° 15' 39.97056999996",
-98° 16' 39.89031999996"
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Texas State
Historical 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. (1964)
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
John H. Shary Home Historical Marker Location Map, Texas
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