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

Patrick Shannon

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

1. Patrick Shannon Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Patrick Shannon was a steamboat captain that ran from boats from Matamoros to the mouth of the Rio Grande. He was also an operator of a ferry service and owner of a lumberyard and warehouse. "Shannondale" was his attempt to establish a town opposite Matamoros after the War with Mexico.

Spanish:
Patrick Shannor, fue Capitán de Buques de Vapor con rutas de Matamoros hasta la desembocadura del Rio Grande. Tambien operó un transbordador y tuvo una maderería y almacén. Quizo establecer "Shannondale" su sueño de un poblado cruzando Matamoros al fin de la Guerra con México.

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 • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 25° 54.567′ N, 97° 30.085′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is in the Mitte

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Cultural District. It can be reached from the intersection of East 5th Street and East Madison Street. The marker is located in the central section of the Brownsville City Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: R.B. Creagar (a few steps from this marker); Delia H. Kimball (a few steps from this marker); Stephen Powers (a few steps from this marker); Captain John Roach Butler (a few steps from this marker); Joseph Kleiber (a few steps from this marker); William Neale (within shouting distance of this marker); Francisco Yturria (within shouting distance of this marker); Rio Grande Masonic Lodge (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

Patrick Shannon Gravestone and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

2. Patrick Shannon Gravestone and Marker

The view of the Patrick Shannon Marker in the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

3. The view of the Patrick Shannon Marker in the cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 6, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.