Fiesta has been held to commemorate the abundant harvest of the Texas citrus industry. To this day, this area is known for producing some of the sweetest and best quality citrus in the world. He purchased 36,000 acres (150 km²) of land near Mission. This area would later become known as "Sharyland." Also, the south end of Shary's estate, also formally known as "Shary Farms", was bought by Hunt Realty Corporation and developed into a suburban community by the name of Sharyland Plantation. A landmark that still stands today is the Sharyland school, which he had built to educate the children of the many families who made their home in the area. Shary was President of the Board of Trustees for Sharyland ISD. He served from its formation in 1922 until he retired in 1939. References Shary, John Harry article from The Handbook of Texas Online John H. Shary Bibliography from the University of Texas-Pan American Library Archives John H. Shary Collection from the University of Texas-Pan American Library Archives External links Photographs from the John H. Shary Collection from the University of Texas-Pan American Library Archives, hosted by the Portal to Texas History Photographs of Sharyland Excursions from the University of Texas-Pan American Library Archives hosted by the Portal to Texas History Google Map of Lands Owned by John H. Shary from the University of Texas-Pan American Library Archives hosted by Google Maps 1872 births 1945 deaths Citrus farmers Farmers from Texas People from Hidalgo County, Texas People from Wilber, Nebraska