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

Webb-Martinez House

Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023

1. Webb-Martinez House Marker

Inscription. Joseph Webb (1850-1933) had this residence constructed for his family about 1906. Known as Don "Pepe", Webb served as clerk of Cameron County for 34 years. In 1929 he conveyed the house to a daughter, Josephine Webb, a Brownsville teacher for whom a local school was later named. Continuous ownership of the home by Webb's descendants has been maintained by the family of his daughter Maria and her husband Jose Martinez. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5735.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 25° 54.141′ N, 97° 29.657′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is in the Mitte Cultural District. Marker is on East Madison Street, 0.1 miles east of East 13th Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located on the front of the building on the wall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1324 East Madison Street, 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. Lusena House (within shouting distance of this marker); La Nueva Libertad/Cueto Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Cueto Building

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Oblates of Mary Immaculate (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); M.H. Cross Building (about 500 feet away); Cross Building (about 500 feet away); El Globo Nuevo (about 500 feet away); Old County Jail / Fernandez Building (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

Also see . . . Webb, Joseph (1850–1933). Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)

Joseph "Joe" Webb, businessman and civil servant, was born to John and Maria (Peña) Webb on August 21, 1850, in Brownsville, Texas. He was orphaned at the age of six and sent to Württemberg, Germany, for his education. He returned to Brownsville, where he clerked for A. J. Blumberg for two years and then went into the real estate and lumber business. On November 3, 1872, he married Charlotta "Carlotta" Campbell of Brownsville. They had two daughters. He was city treasurer from 1875 to 1880 and alderman in 1885–86. He was ranch and store manager for Richard King of the King Ranch from 1886 to 1889, when he returned to Brownsville and became marshal in April
Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023

2. The view of the Webb-Martinez House and Marker from across the street
1890.

(Submitted on May 10, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.