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Black plaque № 14919

Hidalgo, TX, United States

Former Hidalgo Post Office. Oldest in existence. Built 1889 to house a general merchandise store. One part was reserved for the town's postal service, then in its 32nd year, served until 1913. Store owner William Odell, his wife Josephine, and Gumaro, son of co-owner Desiderio Rodriguez, were Postma

sters. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965 #1948

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