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. 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. It 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.

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: Cavazos-Truss Residence (here, next to this marker); Cavazos/Truss House (here, next to this marker); Barreda House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cisneros House (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Cisneros House

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(about 600 feet away); Cisneros Residence (about 600 feet away); Washington Park (about 600 feet away); Site of Old Grammar School (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

The Cavazos House Marker is located on the front wall of the house image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

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 240 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.