Public Market and Town Hall.

Public Market and Town Hall. (HM28L5)

Location: Brownsville, TX 78520 Cameron County
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Country: United States of America
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N 25° 54.124', W 97° 29.837'

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Authorized 1850. On land deeded forever for this purpose.

Butchers, other vendors moved in during 1851. Building complete with top story and bell tower, 1852. Town hall and market used for Presbyterian church services.

In high wind of 1867 lost its second floor. Restored 1868.

Remodeled 1912, 1948. Original foundations and walls still survive in the modern market.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1965
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HM NumberHM28L5
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Year Placed1965
Placed ByState of Texas
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, June 18th, 2018 at 10:03am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14R E 650523 N 2865700
Decimal Degrees25.90206667, -97.49728333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 25° 54.124', W 97° 29.837'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds25° 54' 7.4400000000001" N, 97° 29' 50.22" W
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Area Code(s)956
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1150 Market Square St, Brownsville TX 78520, US
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