Weslaco was founded in 1919, ten years after most Valley cities, taking its name from the initials of the W. E. Stewart Land Co., which held the original title to the site. Prominent local architect R.

How did Weslaco get its name?

Weslaco derives its name from the W. E. Stewart Land Company. It was the hometown of Harlon Block, one of the Marines photographed raising the flag at Iwo Jima, and of film and television actor David Spielberg.

Who founded Weslaco Texas?

Located on part of a Spanish land grant known as Llano Grande, Weslaco was founded in 1919 by a partnership composed of R. C. , Dan, and Ed Couch and Robert L. Reeves. The city's name is take from the initials of the W. E. Stewart Land Co. , which held title to the site from 1917 to 1919.