Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Russell/Cocke House

1870

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2018

1. Russell/Cocke House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

English:
Built circa 1870 for William H. Russel, the house was purchased by Joseph James Cocke in 1885. Its architecture features a mixture of late Greek Revival and Victorian styles that reflects the architecturally stylistic transition that occurred in Texas during that period. The house was restored in 1975 by Thomas Sweeney III, who discovered the identity of the original owner.

Spanish:
Construida cerca 1870 para William H. Russell, Joseph James Cocke compró la casa en 1885. La arquitectura de la casa as una mezcla de los estilos renacimiento griego y victoriano lo cual es indicativo de la transición de estilos arquitectónicos que ocurrió en Tejas durante ese periodo. La casa fue restaurada en 1975 por Thomas Sweeney III, quien descubrió la identidad del dueño original.

Erected by Brownsville Historical Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 25° 54.224′ N, 97° 30.232′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is on East St. Charles Street south of East 6th Street, on the right

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when traveling south. Marker is located near the sidewalk, inside the fence, in the front yard of the Russell/Cocke house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 602 East St Charles Street, Brownsville TX 78520, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 Russell-Cocke House (here, next to this marker); Alonso Building (a few steps from this marker); S.W. Brooks Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Alonso Complex (within shouting distance of this marker); Brooks House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hanson House (within shouting distance of this marker); J.T. Canales (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct

Russell/Cocke House Marker (<i>wide view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2018

2. Russell/Cocke House Marker (wide view)

line); Original Site of St. Joseph College (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

Regarding Russell/Cocke House. Marker is in the Brownsville Historical Trail series.

Also see . . . Russell/Cocke House (1872). This home was built for lawyer W.H. Russell. In 1885, this transitional Greek Revival/Victorian style house was bought by J.J. Cocke, an engineer and surveyor. The house remained in the Cocke family until the 1920s. (Submitted on March 19, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Russell/Cocke House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2018

3. Russell/Cocke House

Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 456 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 19, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.