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

Augustine Celaya House

Photographed by Dave W, March 14, 2026

1. Augustine Celaya House Marker

Inscription.
Built in 1904, this Late Victorian home exhibits features of the Italianate and Queen Anne styles of architecture. Owners Augustine and Laura Celaya designed the home, which became prominent in the social and civic life of the city. Features of the house, which remained in the Celaya Family for generations, include polygonal bays, a two-story inset curvilinear porch, a transom over the front door, and hood mouldings over the doors and windows. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 239.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 25° 54.227′ N, 97° 30.318′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is at the intersection of East Saint Francis Street and E 5th Street, on the left when traveling north on East Saint Francis Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 504 E St Francis 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

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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: Celaya House (here, next to this marker); J.T. Canales (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alonso Complex (about 400 feet away); Alonso Building (about 400 feet away); Russell/Cocke House (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Russell-Cocke House (about 500 feet away); S.W. Brooks Residence (about 600 feet away); Brooks House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

Photographed by Dave W, March 14, 2026

2. Augustine Celaya House Marker

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 17 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.