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

Church of the Advent

Brownsville Heritage Trail

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

1. Church of the Advent Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Spanish:
Esta es una de las iglesias Episcopales más antiguas organizadas en Texas, fundada en 1851 el primer rector de esta iglesia fue el reverendo William Passmore! La iglesia situada en el centro de la ciudad, se terminó en 1854. Fue destruida por un huracán en 1867 y reconstruida en 1877. El diseñador delactual edificio construido en 1926-27, fue el arquitecto Thomas McLaren. Funding provided by the city of Brownsville
English Translation:
This is one of the oldest organized Episcopal churches in Texas, founded in 1851 the first rector of this church was Reverend William Passmore. The church located in the center of the city, was completed in 1854. It was destroyed by a hurricane in 1867 and rebuilt in 1877. The designer of the current building, built in 1926-27, was the architect Thomas McLaren. Funding provided by the city of Brownsville

Erected by City of Brownsville.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location.

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25° 54.618′ N, 97° 30.47′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is in the Mitte Cultural District. It is at the intersection of West Elizabeth Street (Business U.S. 77) and West 1st Street, on the right when traveling west on West Elizabeth Street. The marker is located on the front of the church by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 West Elizabeth Street, 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: A different marker also named Church of the Advent (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Church of the Advent (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named First Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away); Brownsville High School (about 400 feet away); Old Brownsville High School (about 500 feet away); Manautou House (about 600 feet away); Manautou Residence (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

The Church of the Advent Marker is on the right side of the markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

2. The Church of the Advent Marker is on the right side of the markers

Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.