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

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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′ N, 97° 29.701′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron

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County. It is at the intersection of Neale Drive and Ringgold Road, on the left when traveling north on Neale Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 230 Neale Drive, 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: Neale House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Neale House (a few steps from this marker); The Oldest House in Brownsville (a few steps from this marker); Fort Brown, Texas (approx. 0.3 miles away); Commandant's Quarters (approx. 0.3 miles away); Post Hospital Annex (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Post Hospital Annex (approx. 0.4 miles away); Post Hospital (approx. 0.4 miles away).

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 8, 2020

2. Neale Home Marker

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Neale Home and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 8, 2020

3. Neale Home and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 343 times since then and 26 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.