Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Neale Home
Brownsville Heritage Trail
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 8, 2020
1. Neale Home Marker
Inscription.
Likely the city's oldest wood-frame house, this home was occupied by Wm. Neale and his family in 1850, according to census records. Originally located on E. 14th St. the building was both a residence and stage coach office. Raiders led by Juan N. Cortina attacked the house on September 28 1859, apparently in an attempt to steal horses from the Neale stables. Neale's son, 26-year old Wm. Peter Neale was hit by a bullet fired through an open window and died of his wounds several hours later. In 1950, Hector and Mamie Neale del Valle gave the house to the Brownsville Art League, and it was relocated to its present location.
Likely the city's oldest wood-frame house, this home was occupied by Wm. Neale and his family in 1850, according to census records. Originally
located on E. 14th St. the building was both a residence and stage coach office. Raiders led by Juan N. Cortina attacked the house on September 28 1859, apparently in an attempt to steal horses from the Neale stables. Neale's son, 26-year old Wm. Peter Neale was hit by a bullet fired through an open window and died of his wounds several hours later. In 1950, Hector and Mamie Neale del Valle gave the house to the Brownsville Art League, and it was relocated to its present location.
De las casas de madera de la ciudad es probablemente la más antigua. La casa fue
ocupada por el Sr. Wm. Neale y su familia en 1850 de acuerdo con los archivos del censo. Fue trasladada a este sitio en 1950.
Erected by Brownsville Art League and Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 28, 1859.
Location. 25° 53.63′
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N, 97° 29.701′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. Marker is at the intersection of Neale Drive and Ringgold Road, on the right when traveling south on Neale Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brownsville TX 78520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on January 13, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.