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

Tijerina House

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

1. Tijerina House Marker

Inscription. A descendant of the 18th century Rio Grande settler Blas de la Garza Falcon, Tomas Tijerina (1860-1932) moved to this site in 1904. His original frame house, was moved to the back of the lot in 1912 when the present brick home was built. Tijerina, a deputy sheriff for many years, designed the residence and his neighbor Teodoro Perez served as general carpenter. The exterior walls are supported by brick buttresses for protection from hurricane winds. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979

Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5491.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Hispanic Americans • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 25° 54.484′ N, 97° 30.163′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is on East Adams Street 0.1 miles west of East 3rd Street, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located on the front of the house by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 333 East Adams 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: Cisneros Residence (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cisneros House (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Cisneros House (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Cisneros House (about 600 feet away);

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R.B. Creagar (about 600 feet away); Patrick Shannon (about 700 feet away); Delia H. Kimball (about 700 feet away); Francisco Yturria (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

2. Tijerina House Marker

The view of the Tijerina House and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

3. The view of the Tijerina House and Marker from the street

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 911 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.