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

Hanson House

1867

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

1. Hanson House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built in 1867 by architect and builder Martin Hanson, the Gothic Revival style house served as his family residence. Prominent features include the decorative trim and the arched gallery across the main facade. Mr. Hanson served as a city commissioner, Cameron County surveyor, city fire marshal and city building inspector.

Spanish:
Construida en 1867 por el arquitecto y contratista Martin Hanson, la casa de estilo neogótico era su residencia familiar. Sobresalen las galerías arqueadas y el contramarco decorativo del techo. El Sr. Hanson sirvió como comisionado de la ciudad, topógrafo del Condado de Cameron, jefe de bomberos e inspector de construcción para la ciudad.

Erected by City of Brownsville, Brownsville Heritage Complex, Preserve America and Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 25° 54.208′ N, 97° 30.197′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is at the intersection

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of East Saint Charles Street and East 7th Street, on the left when traveling south on East Saint Charles Street. The marker is located in front of the house by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 647 East St Charles 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: Brooks House (within shouting distance of this marker); S.W. Brooks Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Russell-Cocke House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Russell/Cocke House (within shouting distance of this marker); Alonso Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Former Site of Convent of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament (about 300 feet away); Alonso Complex (about 300 feet away); Original Site of St. Joseph College (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

The view of the Hanson House Marker from the sidewalk image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

2. The view of the Hanson House Marker from the sidewalk

The Hanson House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

3. The Hanson House 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 355 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.