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

Mary B. Sloss

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

1. Mary B. Sloss Marker

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Mary B. Sloss lived across the street from the cemetery and was its sexton for thirty-five years. She was active in civic and political affairs for most of her life. Her son, Jessie W. Sloss, was city secretary for twenty-nine years, city manager for two and city commissioner for four years. City offices closed at 2:30 p.m. on the day of Mary's funeral so that city employees could pay their respects.

Spanish:
Mary B. Sloss fue Sacristán del Cementerio y vivió en la calle frente al cementerio por treinta y cinco años. Durante su vida estuvo involuncrada en asuntos cívicos y políticos. Su hijo Jessi Sloss fue Secretario de la Ciudad por ventinuevew años y Administrador y Comisionado de la Ciudad dos y cuatro años concurrentemente. El día del funeral de Mary las oficinas de la ciudad cerraron a las 2:30 PM como señal de respeto.

Erected by City of Brownsville, Preserve America, Brownsville Heritage Complex, U.S. Department of the Interior and Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Women.

Location. 25° 54.533′ N,

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97° 30.03′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is in the Mitte Cultural District. It can be reached from the intersection of East 5th Street and East Madison Street. The marker is located in the southeastern section of the Brownsville City Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 955 E 5th 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: Rafael Morales (here, next to this marker); Israel Bonaparte Bigelow (a few steps from this marker); Reverend Hiram Chamberlain (within shouting distance of this marker); Emilio Forto (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel W. Brooks (within shouting

Mary B. Sloss Gravestone and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

2. Mary B. Sloss Gravestone and Marker

distance of this marker); Daisy Starck (within shouting distance of this marker); Jose San Roman (within shouting distance of this marker); Old City Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

The view of the Mary B. Sloss Marker in the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

3. The view of the Mary B. Sloss Marker in the cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.