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

Hicks-Lawrence House

Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023

1. Hicks-Lawrence House Marker

Inscription. Edgar and Goldye Hicks bought this property from the Brownsville Land and Investment Co. in 1908. Their house was one of the first built in west Brownsville, the first subdivision outside the original townsite. The Queen Anne style house features a pyramidal roof, cross gables with dormer windows, shiplap siding and a wraparound porch with doric columns. The Hicks owned a livery stable on East Adams Street, and this country home included a servant's house and a large stable. In 1922 Dr. O.V. and Nancy Lawrence bought the house. Dr. Lawrence was a civic leader, school board and junior college president, and regional pioneer of X-ray technology. The Sept. 1933 hurricane destroyed the property's outbuildings. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2008

Erected 2008 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14517.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1933.

Location. 25° 55.166′ N, 97° 30.87′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. Marker is at the intersection of Lakeside Boulevard and West 13th Street, on the left when traveling north on Lakeside Boulevard. The marker is located along the street in front of the house. Touch for map

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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1247 Lakeside Blvd, 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. Hicks-Gregg House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brulay House (approx. half a mile away); Church of the Advent (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named Church of the Advent (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named Church of the Advent (approx. ¾ mile away); Old Brownsville High School (approx. 0.8 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023

2. Hicks-Lawrence House Marker

The marker is located between the trees on the left side.

The Hicks-Lawrence House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023

3. The Hicks-Lawrence House

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 27, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.