About the Company
rating: 4.4
Historic morgue & linen storage building at Fort Brown where yellow-fever autopsies were conducted.
Categories
- Historical landmark
- Tourist attraction
Contact Information
Phone: +1 512-472-0102
Website: https://explorebtx.com/the-future-of-two-nations-decided-here/
Address: Old Morgue, Brownsville, TX 78520, United States
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Reviews
Review №1
Rating: 4
Cool quick historic site stop. Not a whole lot to see but interesting and cool architecture. Easy parking.
Date: 7 months ago
Review №2
Rating: 5
We went on a Saturday and the whole place was empty. Lovely place to visit and read all the history of the area and the buildings.
Date: 7 months ago
Review №3
Rating: 5
Date: 2 years ago
Review №4
Rating: 5
It always astonishes me to stand somewhere that has been occupied by the US ARMY. HOOAH!!! THIS WELL DEFEND!!!
Date: 2 years ago
Review №5
Rating: 5
Historic buildings from the 1900s area hidden within this University and with some luck will be there next weekend searching for proof of paranormal activity on the grounds surrounding this beautiful area!
Date: 2 years ago
Review №6
Rating: 5
Date: 3 years ago
Review №7
Rating: 1
Very difficult to locate. Entire fort complex swallowed up by university use.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №8
Rating: 4
Date: 3 years ago
Review №9
Rating: 5
Its not only Morgue but many more old buildings. Very pretty - just like you are walking in a museum. Loved the walk! Come and look around. Dont forget to find a hidden fountain
Date: 3 years ago
Review №10
Rating: 5
Lots of very interesting history! Read about it and go visit. Highly recommend.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №11
Rating: 5
Date: 3 years ago
Review №12
Rating: 5
Date: 3 years ago
Review №13
Rating: 3
Its cool but it is not open and located on a college campus.
Date: 4 years ago
Review №14
Rating: 5
Its a TSC business office building but when we were given the tour it was so amazing to relate it to its history. The whole area is beautiful and historic.
Date: 4 years ago
Review №15
Rating: 5
Date: 4 years ago
Review №16
Rating: 5
Date: 4 years ago
Review №17
Rating: 3
Date: 4 years ago
Review №18
Rating: 4
It has pretty cool.
Date: 4 years ago
Review №19
Rating: 4
Date: 4 years ago
Review №20
Rating: 5
Great photo op
Date: 4 years ago
Review №21
Rating: 5
Date: 4 years ago
Review №22
Rating: 4
Very nice place
Date: 4 years ago
Review №23
Rating: 4
Date: 4 years ago
Review №24
Rating: 5
Date: 4 years ago
Review №25
Rating: 5
Date: 4 years ago
Review №26
Rating: 5
Date: 4 years ago
Review №27
Rating: 5
Date: 4 years ago
Review №28
Rating: 5
Date: 4 years ago
Review №29
Rating: 5
Date: 4 years ago
Review №30
Rating: 3
Date: 4 years ago
Review №31
Rating: 5
Always enjoy historical places.
Date: 5 years ago
Review №32
Rating: 4
Date: 5 years ago
Review №33
Rating: 4
Date: 5 years ago
Review №34
Rating: 5
Good history. Walking around at night is awesome if you like to scare yourself. The guards are cool and will share some of their scary experiences.
Date: 5 years ago
Review №35
Rating: 5
Date: 5 years ago
Review №36
Rating: 5
Date: 5 years ago
Review №37
Rating: 4
Date: 5 years ago
Review №38
Rating: 5
Date: 5 years ago
Review №39
Rating: 5
Amazing gym location for pokemon go! And its really gorgeous so ultra plus plus
Date: 5 years ago
Review №40
Rating: 5
Date: 5 years ago
Review №41
Rating: 3
Date: 5 years ago
Review №42
Rating: 5
Date: 5 years ago
Review №43
Rating: 5
Looking for my ghost future wife.... :)
Date: 5 years ago
Review №44
Rating: 4
Very good university
Date: 5 years ago
Review №45
Rating: 5
Date: 5 years ago
Review №46
Rating: 3
Not much to see
Date: 5 years ago
Review №47
Rating: 5
Date: 5 years ago
Review №48
Rating: 5
Date: 5 years ago
Review №49
Rating: 5
Date: 5 years ago
Review №50
Rating: 5
Date: 5 years ago
Review №51
Rating: 5
Date: 5 years ago
Review №52
Rating: 5
Date: 5 years ago
Review №53
Rating: 5
Date: 5 years ago
Review №54
Rating: 5
As I walked towards the entrance, I tried to picture what this might have looked like back in the day when it was in use. The beautiful walkways and double-doors, too numerous to count, would have certainly facilitated the movement of people, both living and deceased. This structures proximity to the Rio Grande River also gives one an idea of how close the battles, squirmishes, and upheaval were to the morgue. ...To think that the very place where I stood marked a spot where people lived and died during a tumultous time in our history. Somber and quiet in its presence, my mind wandered, drifted, and daydreamed about those whose efforts included taking care of the injured and the fallen. Architecturally speaking, I love its simple, clean lines. A no-fuss elegance. So glad I saw this in person!
Date: 5 years ago
Review №55
Rating: 4
Went ghost hunting and only got one anomaly in 3 pictures. Great place to go ghost hunting.
Date: 5 years ago
Review №56
Rating: 4
Lovely
Date: 6 years ago
Review №57
Rating: 5
Pokemon gym
Date: 6 years ago
Review №58
Rating: 5
Date: 6 years ago
Review №59
Rating: 4
Nice and quiet!
Date: 6 years ago
Review №60
Rating: 2
Date: 6 years ago
Review №61
Rating: 5
Date: 6 years ago
Review №62
Rating: 4
Very interesting. No amenities. Must go with a tour guide to appreciate the history and get approval from border guards.
Date: 6 years ago
Review №63
Rating: 3
Date: 6 years ago
Review №64
Rating: 3
Interesting old buildings - not just the Morgue, but the whole complex of buildings that date back to the old army fort. Wish we could have gone inside or had a tour of them.
Date: 7 years ago
Review №65
Rating: 3
The Old Morgue of Fort Brown was built about 150 years ago. This lab was one of the first places yellow fever was studied via autopsy. It was here, Dr Gorgas discovered treatment and prevention of Yellow Fever. The tree in front of the morgue was said to be used to hang criminals before conveniently depositing the bodies at the morgue. An interesting side note: The Old Morgue building is infamous for being haunted and many reports of apparitions have accumulated over its history. Ghost hunters have been known for frequenting this building and have observed anomalies and carried out studies of oddities present around said building.
Date: 7 years ago