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

Old City Cemetery

1850

Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023

1. Old City Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Established circa 1850, the cemetery contains architecture that chronicles the development of funerary practices in Brownsville. The influence of burial practices from Matamoros and New Orleans is reflected by the ornate Brick vaults from the 19th century. The obelisks, crosses, and statues from the late 19th and early 20th century show a shift towards American burial practices.

Spanish:
Establecido cerca 1850, la arquitectura del cementerio crónica el desarrollo de las practicas funerarias en Brownsville. Las criptas sobre suelo hechas de ladrillo del siglo 19 muestran la influencia de las prácticas funerarias de Matamoros y Nueva Orleans. Las cruces, estatuas y los obeliscos de fines del siglo 19 y principios del siglo 20 muestran el cambia hacia practicas funerarias americanas.

Erected by City of Brownsville, Brownsville Heritage Complex, Preserve America and Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Hispanic Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

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25° 54.509′ N, 97° 30.013′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is in the Mitte Cultural District. Marker is at the intersection of East 5th Street and East Madison Street, on the left when traveling east on East 5th Street. The marker is located at the southeastern entrance to the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 955 E 5th St, 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. Jose San Roman (here, next to this marker); Brownsville City Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Samuel W. Brooks (a few steps from this marker); Daisy Starck (within shouting distance of this marker); Emilio Forto (within shouting distance of this marker); Israel Bonaparte Bigelow (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary B. Sloss (within shouting distance of this marker); Rafael Morales (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

National Register of Historic Places plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023

2. National Register of Historic Places plaque

The Old City Cemetery Marker is on the right side of the markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023

3. The Old City Cemetery Marker is on the right side of the markers

The entrance to the Brownsville City Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023

4. The entrance to the Brownsville City Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 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, 4. submitted on May 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.