Federal Court Site

Federal Court Site (HM28X3)

Location: Brownsville, TX 78520 Cameron County
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Country: United States of America
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N 25° 54.066', W 97° 29.883'

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Built 1850 by Wm. C. Douglas, who arrived with Gen. Zachary Taylor during Mexican War.

In 1852 by order of U. S. Congress, first Federal Court in Brownsville was held in back room here by Judge John Watrous.
Recorded Texas Historical Landmark - 1965
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HM NumberHM28X3
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Placed ByTexas Historical Survey Committee
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Date Added Friday, June 29th, 2018 at 1:02pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14R E 650448 N 2865592
Decimal Degrees25.90110000, -97.49805000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 25° 54.066', W 97° 29.883'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds25° 54' 3.9600000000002" N, 97° 29' 52.98" W
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Area Code(s)956
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 500 E 12th St, Brownsville TX 78520, US
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