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

Porfirio Diaz House

- 1875 -

Photographed by Dave W, March 14, 2026

1. Porfirio Diaz House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Arriving in Brownsville December 1875 to gather arms, money and plan his military coup, General Porfirio Diaz stayed for four months at the house formerly located at this site. James Stillman supported the Revolution of Tuxtepec which was conducted by Diaz from Brownsville and resulted in the overthrow of the Mexican government. Diaz left on March 25, 1876. By November 1876, Diaz was president of Mexico and served for 35 years.

En diciembre 1875 el Gen. Porfirio Díaz llegó a Brownsville para juntar armas, dinero y planear su rebelión militar. Se hospedó por cuatro meses en la casa antes situada en este sitio. James Stillman apoyó la Revolución de Tuxtepec, la cual Díaz llevó a cabo desde Brownsville y resultó en el despojamiento del gobierno mexicano. Se marchó marzo 26, 1876. Para noviembre 1876, Díaz era presidente de México y ocupó el puesto por 35 años.

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: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1875.

Location. 25° 54.044′ N,

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97° 29.777′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is in the Mitte Cultural District. It is at the intersection of East Washington Street and E 13th Street, on the right when traveling north on East Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1325 E Washington 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: Home of Charles Stillman (a few steps from this marker); Stillman House (a few steps from this marker); Stillman House Museum (a few steps from this marker); Stillman House / Residencia Stillman (a few steps from this marker); Cecilio Lerma and Dolores Garcia Lerma (within shouting distance

Photographed by Dave W, March 14, 2026

2. Porfirio Diaz House Marker

Marker is just beyond the handle on the gate from this perspective.

of this marker); Brownsville Home of Charles Stillman (within shouting distance of this marker); San Roman Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); San Román Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.