PHARR

Population 33,650

Altitude 107

General

Established in 1909, named after Henry N. Pharr, sugar planter from Louisiana. Center for winter vegetables, citrus and cotton. Visitors find modern RV resorts and tourist-related activities. Access to Mexico (11 miles) via U.S. 281 and the McAllen-Hidalgo-Reynosa International Bridge.

Leather factory produces variety of custom garments. Visitors welcome to watch leather craftsmen at work. Guided tours in winter at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Open Mon. to Friday at 904 East U.S. Business 83.

Attractions

• OLD CLOCK MUSEUM - About 2,000 antique clocks dating back to 1690 are on display, including many unusual and beautiful specimens. Usually open daily from 10:30 a.m. to noon, and from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Call ahead, 929 East Preston Street.
• SANTA ANNA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE -About twelve miles southeast.
• SMITTY'S JUKE BOX MUSEUM - For a bit of nostalgia, stroll by displays of jukeboxes, lovingly restored by the owner. Collection spans the whole era of music machines. Open Mon. - Fri. from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 116 West State
• TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER - Supplies information concerning local events, historic buildings and tourist sites. Open Mon. - Fri. from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pharr Chamber of Commerce Building 308 West Park.

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