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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO77_the-battle-of-palo-alto_Brownsville-TX.html
The Battle of Palo Altowas fought hereMay 8, 1846and was won by theArmy of the United States
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNLE_site-of-camp-belknap_Brownsville-TX.html
In May 1846 when war was declared against Mexico, the U.S. Congress authorized the raising of 50,000 volunteer troops to supplement the regular U.S. Army. General Zachary Taylor was quickly inundated with volunteer soldiers arriving at Brazos Sant…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNL0_battle-of-palmito-ranch_Brownsville-TX.html
The last land engagement of the Civil War was fought near this site on May 12-13, 1865, thirty-four days after Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox. Col. Theodore H. Barrett commanded Federal troops on Brazos Island 12 miles to the east. The Co…