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

Cavazos-Truss Residence

Brownsville Heritage Trail

Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023

1. Cavazos-Truss Residence Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Fannie Seward Cavazos (1844-1928) moved from Ohio during the Civil War to Bagdad, Mexico. She arrived here in 1870 with her husband, Wenceslao Cavazos. After his death in 1882, Fannie began a successful Mexican-style lace drawnwork business this Victorian home built in 1905 for Fannie Cavazos by her daughters, features decorative woodwork.

Spanish:
Esta casa fue construida en 1905 para la sra Fannie Seward Cavazos.

Erected by City of Brownsville and Sam & Chula Griffin.

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° 30.048′ 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 in front of the house by the street. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cavazos House (here, next to this marker); Cavazos/Truss House

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(a few steps from this marker); Cisneros House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Cisneros House (about 600 feet away); Cisneros Residence (about 600 feet away); Sacred Heart Church (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Sacred Heart Church (about 700 feet away); Sacred Heart Catholic Church (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

The Cavazos-Truss Residence and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023

2. The Cavazos-Truss Residence and Marker

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 54 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.