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Public Market and Town Hall

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Brownsville, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 25° 54' 6.59815999992", -97° 29' 49.96475999988"
 
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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 over 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.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Public Market and Town Hall Historical Marker Location Map, Brownsville, Texas