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

Cecilio Lerma and Dolores Garcia Lerma

Photographed by Dave W, March 14, 2026

1. Cecilio Lerma and Dolores Garcia Lerma Marker

Inscription.
This marker, placed by the Brownsville Historical Association, honors the memory of Cecilio Lerma (1893-1964) and Dolores Garcia Lerma (1897-1990), who instilled in their children, Gloria, Aroldo and Florestela, the qualities of generosity, community spirit, awareness of the value of education, and an enduring love for their hometown, thereby making possible the acquisition of this property in 1989 by the City of Brownsville through the Stillman House Trust.

Erected 1991 by Brownsville Historical Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1989.

Location. 25° 54.044′ N, 97° 29.759′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is in the Mitte Cultural District. It can be reached from East Washington Street north of E 14th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1335 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

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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: Porfirio Diaz House (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Charles Stillman (within shouting distance of this marker); Stillman House (within shouting distance of this marker); Stillman House Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Stillman House / Residencia Stillman (within shouting distance of this marker); Brownsville Home of Charles Stillman (within shouting distance of this marker); San Roman Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Manautou Building (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

Photographed by Dave W, March 14, 2026

2. Cecilio Lerma and Dolores Garcia Lerma Marker

Marker is just visible beyond the gate just left of center frame.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.