Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Immaculate Conception Cathedral
- 1854 -
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2018
1. Immaculate Conception Cathedral
(English))
Built in 1854-1859, the cathedral was designed by French architect Father Pierre Keralum of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. The cathedral is Gothic Revival in the ecclesiastical form with a Latin cross plan. During the Mexican Revolution, priests and bishops fleeing Mexico were hidden in the rectory. The cathedral exterior was restored in 1963 and in 1970.
(Spanish))
Construida 1854-1859 la catedral fue disenada por el arquitecto frances Padre Pierre Keralum de los Misioneros Oblatos de Maria Inmaculada. La arquitectura es neogotica en la forma eclesiastica y tiene una planta en forma de cruz. Durante la Revolucion sacerdotes y obispos huyendo de Mexico se escondian en la rectoria. El exterior de la catedral fue restaurada en 1963 y en 1970.
Erected by Brownsville Historical Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Hispanic Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 25° 54.163′ N, 97° 29.769′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is on East 12th
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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: A different marker also named Immaculate Conception Cathedral (here, next to this marker); La Catedral del la Inmaculada Concepcion (a few steps from this marker); Father Pierre Yves Keralum (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Immaculate Conception Cathedral (a few steps from 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);
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2018
2. Immaculate Conception Cathedral Marker (tall view; cathedral entrance in background)
More about this marker. Marker is in the Brownsville Historical Trails series.
Regarding Immaculate Conception Cathedral. National Register of Historic Places (1980), Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (1962), National Catholic Historical Site (2016)
Also see . . . The Mexican Revolution. The Mexican Revolution began in November 1910. Mexico went through the motions of another presidential election to unseat the incumbent, Porfirio Dνaz, who had served since 1876. Early, Dνaz dismissed opponent Madero's chances but arrested and imprisoned him when he gained popular support. Madero's family quickly posted bail, and in October 1910 the erstwhile presidential contestant fled to San Antonio, where he established his headquarters and issued, through the Plan de San Luis Potosν, a call to arms for November 20, 1910. From the end of that year until 1920, the events surrounding the Mexican Revolution
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2018
3. Immaculate Conception Cathedral (marker visible at left)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 496 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 30, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
