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Historic Old Morgue at Fort Brown
Old Morgue, Brownsville, TX 78520, United States
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Historic Old Morgue at Fort Brown

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Ro
Review №1

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.

Al
Review №2

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.

L.
Review №3

Its cool but it is not open and located on a college campus.

aa
Review №4

It has pretty cool.

ce
Review №5

Went ghost hunting and only got one anomaly in 3 pictures. Great place to go ghost hunting.

Jo
Review №6

Amazing gym location for pokemon go! And its really gorgeous so ultra plus plus

Cl
Review №7

Always enjoy historical places.

El
Review №8

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!

An
Review №9

Very interesting. No amenities. Must go with a tour guide to appreciate the history and get approval from border guards.

To
Review №10

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.

Ja
Review №11

Looking for my ghost future wife.... :)

Su
Review №12

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.

Ju
Review №13

Not much to see

Co
Review №14

Pokemon gym

ka
Review №15

Lovely

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4.4 Rating
  • Address:Old Morgue, Brownsville, TX 78520, United States
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Historical landmark
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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