Marker Inscription
Rio Grande Valley developer W.E. Stewart began construction of this adobe brick and stucco residence in 1912. Before it was completed, he sold the house to his employee Bailey H. Dunlap (1886-1957), a native of Illinois. Dunlap started La Feria's first bank, the Cameron County Bank, and was involved in real estate dealings throughout the valley. He served as La Feria's first mayor in 1915 and participated in numerous civic and religious organizations. In the 1920 and 1930s, the structure was enlarged and remodeled by W.E. Strickland, the original contractor.
About this site
Dunlap House is a historical marker in La Feria, Cameron County, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 116 historical markers documented in Cameron County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 194 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 26.1558, -97.8222 near La Feria. The nearest cataloged historic site is Site of First Bank in La Feria (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include La Feria, Longoria, Rosalio, House, and La Feria Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5061001299. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
