Willacy County
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)
26.4821° N, 97.7871° W
Where to Find It
Corner of 3rd and Hidalgo Streets, Raymondville.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi S Willacy County Courthouse Raymondville
- 0.1 mi E Raymondville State Bank Raymondville
- 0.2 mi NE First Baptist Church of Raymondville Raymondville
- 0.4 mi SE Edward Burleson Raymond Raymondville
- 5 mi S Lyford Lyford
- 5.2 mi S First Baptist Church of Lyford Lyford