Mitte Cultural District in Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Hebrew Cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023
1. Hebrew Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Hebrew Cemetery. . Jewish settlers came to the Brownsville/Matamoros area in the mid-1840s. In 1868 one-half acre of land next to the City Cemetery was purchased by the Hebrew Benevolent Society from Charles Stillman for $1. Victims of an 1858 yellow fever epidemic, who were originally buried in the City Cemetery, were later reinterred here. This was the only Jewish burial ground to serve the Lower Texas Valley and Matamoros until 1950. Among the many civic and business leaders buried here are immigrants from Europe and veterans from every American war since 1845.
Jewish settlers came to the Brownsville/Matamoros area in the mid-1840s. In 1868 one-half acre of land next to the City Cemetery was purchased by the Hebrew Benevolent Society from Charles Stillman for $1. Victims of an 1858 yellow fever epidemic, who were originally buried in the City Cemetery, were later reinterred here. This was the only Jewish burial ground to serve the Lower Texas Valley and Matamoros until 1950. Among the many civic and business leaders buried here are immigrants from Europe and veterans from every American war since 1845.
Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2422.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 25° 54.604′ N, 97° 30.137′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is in the Mitte Cultural District. Marker is at the intersection of East Madison Street and East 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on East Madison Street. The marker is located at the entrance to the Hebrew Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 222 E Madison 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. A different marker also named Hebrew Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Andres Cueto
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(within shouting distance of this marker); James B. Wells (within shouting distance of this marker); Jose Fernandez (within shouting distance of this marker); Jose Celaya (within shouting distance of this marker); Annie S. Putegant (within shouting distance of this marker); Jose Crixell (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.
Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023
2. National Register of Historic Places - Hebrew Cemetery Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023
3. The THC Hebrew Cemetery Marker is the top marker of the two markers
Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023
4. The view of the entrance to the Hebrew Cemetery and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 9, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
