National Register of Historic Places

Cameron County Jail, Old

Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas
Listed
January 24, 1995
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
94001594

Location

1201 E. Van Buren
Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas
25.90347, -97.49280

Significance

Cameron County Jail, Old is a building in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 24, 1995, under reference number 94001594. It is recognized for its significance in Politics/Government and Architecture.

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Recapture of Brownsville by Rip Ford
1864Civil War
0.2 mi
Juan Cortina's First Raid (Brownsville)
1859Mexican-American War
0.3 mi
Capture of Brownsville
1863Civil War
0.3 mi

Questions about this property

When was Cameron County Jail, Old listed on the National Register?

Cameron County Jail, Old was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 24, 1995.

What type of historic resource is Cameron County Jail, Old?

Cameron County Jail, Old is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Cameron County Jail, Old?

The period of significance for Cameron County Jail, Old is recorded as the industrial era.

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