Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Russell-Cocke House
Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023
1. Russell-Cocke House Marker
Inscription.
Russell-Cocke House. . Built in 1877 for Judge William H. Russell (1838-1882), this house was purchased by Virginian and Confederate veteran Joseph James Cocke (1841-1926) in 1885. The Cocke family continued to live in the home until the late 1940s. The eclectic Victorian house displays Italianate and Greek Revival influences in such features as its classical proportion and massing and its bracketed porch supports. Its most distinguishing feature is a distinctive large pedimented dormer and door with transom. The 1975 restoration of this house spurred preservation efforts in the neighborhood.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2000
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Built in 1877 for Judge William H. Russell (1838-1882), this house was purchased by Virginian and Confederate veteran Joseph James Cocke (1841-1926) in 1885. The Cocke family continued to live in the home until the late 1940s. The eclectic Victorian house displays Italianate and Greek Revival influences in such features as its classical proportion and massing and its bracketed porch supports. Its most distinguishing feature is a distinctive large pedimented dormer and door with transom. The 1975 restoration of this house spurred preservation efforts in the neighborhood.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2000
Erected 2000 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12386.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 25° 54.223′ N, 97° 30.228′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is at the intersection of East Saint Charles Street and East 6th Street, on the right 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: 602 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
The marker is located at the far left along the fence
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 247 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
