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

James B. Wells

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

1. James B. Wells Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

James B. Wells was an attorney, power broker, council for Capt. Richard King, Judge of 29th Judicial District, and political "Boss" of south Texas for over thirty years. He controlled the Democratic "Blue" party and was one of the original incorporators of St. Louis, Brownsville, and Mexican Railroad (1903).

Spanish:
James B. Wells fue un abogado y Corredor para el Consejo del Capitán Richard King, Juez del Distrito Judicial 29 y Jefe Politico del Sur de Texas por mas de treinta años. Controló el Partido Demócrata "Azul" y fue uno de los fundadores del ferrocarril entre St. Louis, Brownsville, y México (1903).

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 • Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 25° 54.601′ N, 97° 30.111′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County.

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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 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: Jose Celaya (a few steps from this marker); Annie S. Putegant (a few steps from this marker); Andres Cueto (a few steps from this marker); Jose Fernandez (a few steps from this marker); Jose Crixell (within shouting distance of this marker); Hebrew Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hebrew Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Potters Field (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

The James B. Wells Marker in front of the Wells family plot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

2. The James B. Wells Marker in front of the Wells family plot

The view of the James B. Wells Marker in the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

3. The view of the James B. Wells Marker in the cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.