Brownsville (/ˈbraʊnzˌvɪl/) is a city in Cameron County in the
U.S. state of Texas. It is on the western Gulf Coast in South Texas,
adjacent to the border with Matamoros, Mexico. The city covers 81.528
square miles (211.157 km2) and has a population of 182,781 as of 2019.
It is the 131st-largest city in the United States and 16th-largest in
Texas. It is part of the Brownsvilleâ€"Matamoros conurbation. The city
is known for its year-round subtropical climate, deep-water seaport,
and Hispanic culture.Brownsville (/ˈbraʊnzˌvɪl/) is a city in
Cameron County in the U.S. state of Texas. It is on the western Gulf
Coast in South Texas, adjacent to the border with Matamoros, Mexico.
The city covers 81.528 square miles (211.157 km2) and has a population
of 182,781 as of 2019. It is the 131st-largest city in the United
States and 16th-largest in Texas. It is part of the
Brownsvilleâ€"Matamoros conurbation. The city is known for its
year-round subtropical climate, deep-water seaport, and Hispanic
culture.The city was founded in 1848 by American entrepreneur Charles
Stillman after he developed a successful river boat company nearby. It
was named after Major Jacob Brown, who fought and died while serving
as a U.S. Army soldier during the Mexicanâ€"American War (1846â€"48).
Due to its county seat classification, the city and county government
are major employers. Other primary employers fall within the service,
trade and manufacturing industries, including a growing aerospace and
space transportation sector. It operates international trading through
the Port of Brownsville. The city experienced a population increase in
the early 1900s when steel production flourished. It is frequently
cited as having one of the highest poverty rates in the United
States.Due to significant historical events, the city has multiple
houses and battle sites listed under the National Register of Historic
Places. It was the scene of several key events of the American Civil
War, such as the Battle of Brownsville and the Battle of Palmito
Ranch. The city was also involved in the Texas Revolution as well as
the Mexicanâ€"American War. Brownsville's idiosyncratic geographic
location has made it a wildlife refuge center. Several state parks and
historical sites are protected by the Texas Parks and Wildlife
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