Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Neale House
Englishman who was in navy of Mexico in early 1820's operated Matamoros to Boga del Rio stage line and lived here 1834 to 1896.
Built of imported lumber of fine workmanship.
During 1859, Cortina's War, Wm. Peter Neale, a son of the builder, was killed in right front room.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964
Erected 1964 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3559.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 25° 53.638′ N, 97° 29.709′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron 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: The Oldest House in Brownsville (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Neale House (a few steps from this marker); Neale Home (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. 0.3 miles away); Post Hospital (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.
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 348 times since then and 18 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.


