Mitte Cultural District in Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Jose Celaya
Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023
1. Jose Celaya Marker
Jose Celaya was secretary and treasurer of the Rio Grande Railroad of which his father, Simon Celaya, was a founding member. He served as one of the first Cameron County commissioners in the new courthouse built in 1912.Spanish:
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 • Hispanic Americans • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 25° 54.606′ N, 97° 30.105′ 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
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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: James B. Wells (a few steps from this marker); Jose Fernandez (a few steps from this marker); Jose Crixell (a few steps from this marker); Andres Cueto (a few steps from this marker); Annie S. Putegant (within shouting distance of this marker); Potters Field (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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.
Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023
2. Jose Celaya Gravestone and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023
3. The view of the Jose Celaya 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 246 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
