Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Immaculate Conception Cathedral
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2018
1. Immaculate Conception Cathedral Marker
Mass was first celebrated in this area in 1849 by the oblates of Mary Immaculate. This church building was completed ten years later. Father Peter Yves Keralum designed the structure, which features Gothic Revival styling. The rectory was the site of the first Texas Oblate Seminary and served as a haven for priests fleeing revolutions in Mexico. Immaculate Concepcion first became a Cathedral in 1874 when Bishop Dominic Manucy lived here. The designation was not granted again until 1965, when Brownsville was named the seat of the newly formed diocese.
Erected 1962 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2617.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 25° 54.156′ N, 97° 29.77′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It can be reached from East 12th Street west of East Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1218 E Jefferson St, Brownsville TX 78520, United States of
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Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Father Pierre Yves Keralum (here, next to this marker); La Catedral del la Inmaculada Concepcion (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Immaculate Conception Cathedral (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Immaculate Conception Cathedral (a few steps from this marker); Vuittonet-St. Joseph's Pharmacy Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Oblates of Mary Immaculate (within shouting distance of this marker); Old County Courthouse Rio Grande Lodge No. 81 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1882 Cameron County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2018
2. Immaculate Conception Cathedral Marker (wide view)
Regarding Immaculate Conception Cathedral. National Register of Historic Places (1980), National Catholic Historical Site (2016)
Also see . . .
1. Immaculate Conception Cathedral (Brownsville, Texas). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 15, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Cathedral website homepage (Submitted on October 15, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2018
3. Immaculate Conception Cathedral (front view; marker visible at right)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2018
4. Immaculate Conception Cathedral
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