Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Brownsville C.S.A.
Photographed By James Hulse, April 18, 2023
1. Brownsville C.S.A. Marker
Inscription.
Brownsville C.S.A.. . A major center of activity for Confederacy. Chief depot for war material and supplies imported from Europe through neutral port of Bagdad, Mexico. Terminus of Cotton Road, point of entry and departure for important personages of South in intercourse with outside world. Occupied by large Federal Expeditionary Force Nov. 6, 1863 after Confederates had destroyed Ft. Brown, cotton, commissary stores and supplies and had withdrawn. Became temporary seat of Union state government with Texan A.J. Hamilton military governor., (see other side), Reverse Side , When Confederate forces reoccupied Brownsville July 30, 1864 it resumed its importance as South's supply source and terminus of Cotton Road. Cotton export through Brownsville and other Rio Grande points means of survival of Confederacy west of the Mississippi. Imports from Europe and Mexico formed almost entire supply for military and civilian. Gen. Magruder, Gen. Bee, Col Rip Ford and other prominent Confederate officers headquartered here. Center of international intrigue throughout war., A memorial to Texans who served the Confederacy
A major center of activity for Confederacy. Chief depot for war material and supplies imported from Europe through neutral port of Bagdad, Mexico. Terminus of Cotton Road, point of entry and departure for important personages of South in intercourse with outside world. Occupied by large Federal Expeditionary Force Nov. 6, 1863 after Confederates had destroyed Ft. Brown, cotton, commissary stores and supplies and had withdrawn. Became temporary seat of Union state government with Texan A.J. Hamilton military governor.
(see other side)
Reverse Side
When Confederate forces reoccupied Brownsville July 30, 1864 it resumed its importance as South's supply source and terminus of Cotton Road. Cotton export through Brownsville and other Rio Grande points means of survival of Confederacy west of the Mississippi. Imports from Europe and Mexico formed almost entire supply for military and civilian. Gen. Magruder, Gen. Bee, Col Rip Ford and other prominent Confederate officers headquartered here. Center of international intrigue throughout war.
A memorial to Texans who served the Confederacy
Erected 1964 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 538.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is October 6, 1863.
Location.
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25° 57.01′ N, 97° 30.352′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. Marker is at the intersection of East Ruben M Torres Boulevard and Frontage Road, on the right when traveling west on East Ruben M Torres Boulevard. The marker is located on the north side of the Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 650 E Ruben M Torres Blvd, Brownsville TX 78520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. The Brownsville C.S.A. Marker in the parking lot of the Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 21, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
