Mitte Cultural District in Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Cavazos House
Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023
1. Cavazos House Marker
Inscription.
Cavazos House. . Fannie Seward Cavazos (1844-1928) moved from Ohio during the Civil War to Bagdad, Mexico. She came to Brownsville in 1870 with her husband, Wenceslao Cavazos. After his death in 1882 Fannie began a successful Mexican-style lace drawnwork business. She helped establish the Mexican Presbyterian Church in Brownsville. This home, built in 1905 for Fannie Cavazos by her daughters, is a good example of a late Victorian cottage and features decorative woodwork.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984
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Fannie Seward Cavazos (1844-1928) moved from Ohio during the Civil War to Bagdad, Mexico. She came to Brownsville in 1870 with her husband, Wenceslao Cavazos. After his death in 1882 Fannie began a successful Mexican-style lace drawnwork business. She helped establish the Mexican Presbyterian Church in Brownsville. This home, built in 1905 for Fannie Cavazos by her daughters, is a good example of a late Victorian cottage and features decorative woodwork.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984
Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 768.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 25° 54.357′ N, 97° 30.049′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is in the Mitte Cultural District. Marker is on East Adams Street, 0.1 miles south of East 6th Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located on the front wall of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 608 East Adams Street, Brownsville TX 78520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. The Cavazos House Marker is located on the front wall of the house
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
