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

Neale House Circa 1850

Neale Home Circa 1850 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 8, 2020

1. Neale Home Circa 1850 Marker

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Built circa 1850 for William Neale, an Englishman who later became mayor, it is one of the oldest frame houses in Brownsville. The house was created by joining four small structures. The Neale family owned it until 1950 when it was given to the Brownsville Art League and moved from its original location at East 14th Street & Washington.

Construida cerca 1850 para William Neale, un inglés que después fue alcalde de la ciudad, es una de las casas de madera más antiguas de Brownsville. Fue creada de la unión de cuatro construcciones colindantes. Perteneció a la familia Neale hasta 1950 cuando fue donada a la Brownsville Art League y trasladada de su locación original entre las calles 14 oriente y Washington.

Erected by Brownsville Historical Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 25° 53.641′ N, 97° 29.706′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. Marker is at the intersection

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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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Oldest House in Brownsville (here, next to this marker); Neale House (a few steps from this marker); Neale Home (a few steps from this marker); 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. 0.3 miles away); Post Hospital (approx. 0.4 miles away); Post Hospital / Hospital Militar (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 8, 2020

2. Neale Home Circa 1850 Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 8, 2020

3. Neale Home Circa 1850 Marker

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 161 times since then and 54 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.