Brownsville, Border city in Cameron County, Texas.
Located at the southernmost tip of Texas, Brownsville spans 145 square miles along the Rio Grande River, connecting the United States with Mexico.
Founded in 1849 near Fort Brown, the city developed from a military outpost during the Mexican-American War into a major transportation center.
The annual Charro Days festival in February brings together residents from both sides of the border through parades, music, and traditional Mexican dances.
The Port of Brownsville handles over 10 million tons of cargo annually, facilitating trade between the United States and Mexico through waterborne transportation.
SpaceX selected Brownsville as the location for its launch facility, making it the first orbital launch site on the Gulf Coast of the United States.
Location: Cameron County
Inception: 1849
Elevation above the sea: 10 m
Part of: Rio Grande Valley
Website: http://cob.us
GPS coordinates: 25.93028,-97.48444
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:11
Queen Isabella Causeway
34.3 km
Fort Brown
5 km
Gladys Porter Zoo
2.3 km
Brownsville & Matamoros International Bridge
4.7 km
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
11.5 km
Gateway International Bridge
3.8 km
Estadio El Hogar
12.2 km
STARGATE
30.4 km
Pier 19
35.5 km
Isla Blanca Park
36.1 km
Point Isabel Lighthouse
32.2 km
Sabal Palm Sanctuary
10.9 km
Palmito Ranch Battlefield
20 km
Parque Olímpico
5.2 km
Our Lady of Refuge Cathedral, Matamoros
5.9 km
Fuerte Castamata
6 km
Immaculate Conception Cathedral
3.3 km
Resaca de la Palma Battlefield
821 m
Old Brulay Plantation
12 km
Gravity Park
36.9 km
Cameron County Courthouse
3.2 km
Bobz World
16.3 km
United States Court House, Custom House, and Post Office
3.4 km
Museo del Ferrocarril de Matamoros
5.5 km
Isla blanca beach
36.4 km
Iwo Jima Museum Gift Shop
37.4 km
Brownsville Heritage Museum
3.5 km
Beach Park At Isla Blanca
36.2 kmReviews
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