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

Putegnat Elementary

1890

Photographed by Dave W, March 14, 2026

1. Putegnat Elementary Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Rebuilt in 1942 using bricks from the original school building, it has stylistic influences of the Modern Movement. This site has been part of the school system since 1889 when the Brownsville Public school, a two-story building with porches and the city’s first school. was built here. Annie S. Putegnat was a teacher (1889-1929) and later principal at the Brownsville Public School.

Reconstruido en 1942 usando ladrillos del edificio escolar original, la escuela tiene detalles estilísticos del movimiento moderno. Este sitio ha sido parte del sistema educativo desde 1889 cuando la escuela Brownsville Public School, un edificio de dos pisos con un porche en cada piso y la primera escuela en la ciudad, fue construida. Annie S. Putegnat fue maestra (1889-1929) y fuego directora de la Brownsville Public School.

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

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.

Location. 25° 54.335′ N, 97° 29.93′ W.

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Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is in the Mitte Cultural District. It is on East 8th Street west of East Madison Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 730 E 8th St, 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: Site of Old Grammar School (a few steps from this marker); Washington Park (a few steps from this marker); Cavazos-Truss Residence (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cavazos House (about 700 feet away); Cavazos/Truss House (about 700 feet away); Southern Pacific Depot (about 700 feet away); Southern Pacific Railroad Passenger Depot (about 700 feet away); La Madrileña

Putegnat Elementary School image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dave W, March 14, 2026

2. Putegnat Elementary School

Marker is on left beyond the entrance gate.

(about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.