Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Gem/La Joya
Photographed by Dave W, March 14, 2026
1. The Gem/La Joya Marker
En toda probabilidad este es el edificio más antiguo de Brownsville fue construido en 1848 para el Sr. J.E. Garey. Después el Sr. R.S. Leman, el primer alcalde de Brownsville, tomó residencia aquí. También se estableció como el salón principal, centro social y cultural, en la ciudad. Este edificio, que se llama “La Joya”, es un ejemplo excelente de la arquitectura del siglo XIX.
Erected by City of Brownsville.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 25° 53.999′ N, 97° 29.862′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is on East 13th Street north of E Levee Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 E 13th 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Gem (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Gem (here, next to this marker); Webb Drug Store (a few steps from this marker); San Roman Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); San Román Building (about 300 feet away); Bollack Department Store (about 300 feet away); Federal Court Site (about 400 feet away); Celaya Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Photographed by Dave W, March 14, 2026
2. The Gem/La Joya Marker
Marker is nearest one.
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 14 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.
