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By Bill Kirchner, November 3, 2010
Pancho Villa State Park Marker
GEOGRAPHIC SORT WITH USA FIRST
301New Mexico (Luna County), Columbus — Pancho Villa State Park
Pancho Villa State Park commemorates the historic Columbus Raid of 1916. Ruins of Camp Furlong, headquarters for General John Pershing's expeditionary force, still exist at the park. The old Columbus Customs Service building has been restored to . . . — Map (db m81737) HM
302New Mexico (Luna County), Deming — First Road to Southern California
Here crossed the first road to Southern California opened for wagons by Capt. Cooke, who passed here in command of the Mormon Battalion, Nov. 1846 – later it became the California Emigrant Road – from 1858-1861, the route of the . . . — Map (db m38302) HM
303New Mexico (Mora County), Watrous — From Indigenous Trail to International Highway — Santa Fe National Historic Trail — Fort Union National Monument —
On the indigenous pathway that became the Santa Fe Trail, Native Americans long traveled and traded. After Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821, the Santa Fe trail developed as an international commercial highway connecting Mexico with the . . . — Map (db m156800) HM
304New Mexico (San Miguel County), Las Vegas — Las Vegas — Population 16,507 - Elevation 6,470
Las Vegas served as an important stop on the Santa Fe Trail and later as a major railroad center. Here General Kearny announced the annexation of New Mexico by the U.S. in 1846. In 1862, during the Confederate occupation of Santa Fe, Las Vegas . . . — Map (db m45887) HM
305New Mexico (San Miguel County), Las Vegas — Proclamation of Brigadier General Stephen W. Kearny — to the People of Las Vegas — August 15th 1846 —
Mr. Acalde, and people of New Mexico: I have come amongst you by the orders of my government, to take possession of your country, and extend over it the law of the United States, we consider it, and have done so for some time, a part of the . . . — Map (db m148846) HM
306New Mexico (Sandoval County), Santo Domingo Pueblo — 99 — The Mormon Battalion
The Mormon Battalion Council Bluffs, July 16, 1846 Fort Leavenworth, Aug. 2, 1846 Santa Fe, Oct. 9, 1846 San Diego, Jan 29, 1847 Erected June 16, 1940 [ Map of Mormon Battalion Route ] The Mormon Battalion, composed . . . — Map (db m150860) HM
307New Mexico (Santa Fe County), Santa Fe — 10 — 1848 — Commemorative Walkway Park —
In May of 1846, U.S. President James K. Polk ordered the invasion of Mexico by U.S. troops, thus beginning the Mexican War. Three months later, General Stephen Watts Kearney led a victorious U.S. Army unopposed across northern New Mexico and into . . . — Map (db m76263) HM
308New Mexico (Santa Fe County), Santa Fe — Annexation of New Mexico
In this plaza Gen. S. W. Kearney, U.S.A. proclaimed the peaceable annexation of New Mexico. Aug. 19, 1846. — Map (db m45577) HM
309New Mexico (Santa Fe County), Santa Fe — 115 — Caρoncito at Apache Canyon
Strategically located where the Santa Fe Trail emerges from Glorieta Pass, Caρoncito is where the New Mexico Governor Manuel Armijo weakly defended New Mexico against the American Army in 1846. In 1862, Union forces destroyed a Confederate supply . . . — Map (db m119815) HM
310New Mexico (Sierra County), Hillsboro — Mormon Battalion Historical Marker
"History may be searched in vain for an equal march of infantry" Lt. Col. Cooke The Mormon Battalion, of some 500 men marched through this area during November of 1846. The march covered over 2000 miles from Council Bluffs, Iowa to San . . . — Map (db m38297) HM
311New York (Madison County), Canastota — Lenox and Canastota War Memorial
1861-1865 Lenox and Canastota's Tribute to Their Heroes. Erected A.D. 1907 (dates on monument) 1776-1783 1812-1815 1846-1848 1898 — Map (db m149176) WM
312New York (New York County), New York — General Worth Square — .076 acre
This small square marks the grave of General William Jenkins Worth (1794-1849). Born to Quaker parents in Hudson, New York, Worth worked briefly at a store in Hudson before moving to Albany to pursue a mercantile career. With the outbreak of the . . . — Map (db m147146) HM
313New York (New York County), New York — Major General William Jenkins Worth — 1794 – 1849
William J. Worth, born in Hudson, New York Began his military career in the War of 1812 and from 1820 to 1828 was Commandant of Cadets at West Point. In the Mexican-American War, he distinguished himself in battles inscribed on this monument. . . . — Map (db m147148) HM
314New York (New York County), New York — Purchase of Governors Island Monument — 16 June 1637
To commorate the purchase three hundred years ago of Governors Island by Wouter van Twiller, Director General of New Netherlands, from Cakapeteyno and Pehiwas of the Manahatas Tribe. Birthplace of American Military Tactics which won for England a . . . — Map (db m21158) HM
315New York (New York County), New York — Winfield Scott House — New York University Casa Italiana — Zerilli-Marmino —
Winfield Scott House Has Been Designated a National Historic Landmark This Site Possesses National Significance In Commemorating the History of the United States of America 1974 National Park Service United States Department of the . . . — Map (db m141238) HM
316New York (Onondaga County), Manlius — Gen. John J. Peck
Gen. John J. Peck Born here Jan. 4, 1821; Won Promotion for Gallantry Mexican War; Made Maj. Gen. 1862; Defended Suffolk, VA; Died Syracuse April 21, 1878. — Map (db m142719) HM
317New York (Orange County), West Point — Battle of Mexico City
MEXICO 13 – 14 Sep 1847 — Map (db m52592) HM
318New York (Orange County), West Point — Battle of Palo Alto
Palo Alto 8 May 1846 — Map (db m59167) HM
319New York (Orange County), West Point — Battle of Resaca De La Palma
Resaca De La Palma 9 May 1846 — Map (db m81738) HM
320New York (Orange County), West Point — Battle of Vera Cruz
Vera Cruz 1847 — Map (db m59158) HM
321New York (Orange County), West Point — Thomas Hall
. . . — Map (db m50146) HM
322New York (Orange County), West Point — Wars That Shaped the Nation — The Mexican War
The Mexican War increased the nation’s size by over 20 percent and continued the rapid territorial expansion of the United States. In 1846, after a number of incidents along the border between Texas and Mexico, the United States declared war . . . — Map (db m22277) HM
323New York (Orange County), West Point — Welcome To Trophy Point
The cannon on this historic site are trophies of war. They were captured or surrendered in American conflicts through more than two hundred years. The first trophies to come to West Point were guns captured in 1777 during the Battles of Saratoga. . . . — Map (db m20003) HM
324New York (Orange County), West Point — Welcome to Trophy Point
The cannon on this historic site are trophies of war. They were captured or surrendered in American conflicts through more than two hundred years. The first trophies to come to West Point were guns captured in 1777 during the Battles of Saratoga. . . . — Map (db m54930) HM
325New York (Orange County), West Point — Winfield Scott
Born   Dinwiddie Co. Va.   June 13, 1786 Died   West Point, N.Y.   May 29, 1866 --------------- History records his Eminent Services as a Warrior, Pacificator and General In Chief of the Armies of the United States. Medals and an Equestrian Statue . . . — Map (db m37169) HM
326New York (Rensselaer County), Troy — Major General John Ellis Wool
This stone is erected to Major General John Ellis Wool. The gallant soldier, the able commander, and the patriotic citizen. Distinguished in many battles; and to Sarah Moulton, his excellent and worthy consort. ---------- Queenstown, October 13, . . . — Map (db m81739) HM
327New York (Saratoga County), Bacon Hill — Captain Martin John Burke
Home of Captain Martin John Burke, b. 1816-d. 1847, graduated from West Point 1836; was killed in war with Mexico Aug. 20, 1847. — Map (db m138752) HM
328New York (Westchester County), Sleepy Hollow — Cold Spring
Erected in memory of Gen. John C. Freemont “The Pathfinder” a former resident of Sleepy Hollow. — Map (db m34678) HM
329North Carolina (Buncombe County), Asheville — P-49 — Joseph Lane
Territorial Governor of Oregon, 1848-50, Vice-Presidential candidate, 1860, U.S. Senator, major general in Mexican War. Born 3 miles east — Map (db m31534) HM
330North Carolina (Cumberland County), Fort Bragg — Braxton Bragg — Camp Bragg, N.C.
In honor of Braxton Bragg Lieutenant Colonel, USA General, CSA Born: Warrenton N.C. 22 March 1817 Died: Galveston, Texas 27 September 1876 War Department General Order No. 77, 21 August 1918, established Camp Bragg, N.C. in . . . — Map (db m62493) HM WM
331North Carolina (New Hanover County), Wilmington — D 42 — William W. Loring
Major general in the Confederate Army, lieut. colonel in Mexican War, general in Egyptian Army, 1870-79. His birthplace was 1 bl. W. — Map (db m28624) HM
332Ohio (Ashland County), Sullivan — Sullivan Veterans Monument
Front: Erected 1906. In memory of our dead heroes of Sullivan Township. Back: W.R.C. — Map (db m38955) WM
333Ohio (Belmont County), Martins Ferry — 3-7 — Walnut Grove Cemetery
The Walnut Grove Cemetery is the burial place of members of the Zane and Martin families. Their graves lie within the brick enclosure. The cemetery is also the resting-place of many early Martins Ferry residents, including veterans of the . . . — Map (db m28444) HM
334Ohio (Franklin County), Columbus — Franklin County Soldiers of the Mexican War
Honoring the Memory of Franklin County Soldiers of the Mexican War 1846 - 1848 On this day, October 2, 1954, this tablet is placed in memory of those soldiers from Franklin County, Ohio who served their country with great courage and . . . — Map (db m13106) HM
335Ohio (Franklin County), Worthington — 81-25 — Brigadier General Roswell Sabin Ripley, CSA
Roswell S. Ripley was born in Worthington on March 14, 1823 and graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1843. Serving with the U.S. Artillery from 1846 to 1848 during the Mexican-American War, Ripley was promoted twice for . . . — Map (db m2050) HM
336Ohio (Gallia County), Gallipolis — 4-27 — Hon. Samuel Finley Vinton — (1792 - 1862)
A native of South Hadley, Massachusetts, he came to Gallipolis ca. 1818. An eminent lawyer and member of U.S. Congress 22 years, he was chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee during the Mexican War, founding father of the U.S. Department of . . . — Map (db m30494) HM
337Ohio (Hardin County), Kenton — Hardin County War Memorial
. . . — Map (db m105036) WM
338Ohio (Licking County), Newark — Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients — State of Ohio, Licking County
United States of America Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients State of Ohio, Licking County Civil War Hanna, Milton              Sergeant         Tennessee      1863 Inscho, Leonidas H.     1st Lt             Maryland        1862 . . . — Map (db m12876) HM
339Ohio (Madison County), London — Madison County Veterans’ War Memorial
White stone marker: This memorial dedicated in memory of all those of Madison County who served our nation in time of war World War I Apr. 6, 1917       Nov. 11, 1918 World War II Dec. 7, 1941       Dec. 31, 1946 . . . — Map (db m40194) HM
340Ohio (Miami County), Piqua — Vice Admiral Stephen Clegg Rowan
(Left):Erected in honor of Vice Admiral Stephen Clegg Rowan U.S. Navy. Born in Ireland Dec. 25th 1808 Died in Washington, D.C. Mar. 31st 1890. Received Special Vote of Thanks of Congress for Distinguished Services Feb. 7th 1863. . . . — Map (db m19195) HM
341Ohio (Miami County), Troy — Rose Hill Cemetery 1849
War Veterans buried here: American Revolution: Aaron Tullis 1753-1840 Alexander Telford 1759-1844 John W. Meredith 1760-1844 Indian Campaigns: William Gahagan, Scout for Gen. Wayne, 1794 War of 1812: 25 Soldiers, . . . — Map (db m107341) HM
342Ohio (Morgan County), McConnelsville — 8-58 — Howard Chandler Christy — 1872-1952
A prominent early 20th century illustrator and artist, Howard Chandler Christy was born on a farm in Morgan Township. He first gained notice as an illustrator during the Spanish-American War, but achieved lasting fame for his trademark . . . — Map (db m13411) HM
343Ohio (Pickaway County), Circleville — High Street Cemetery War Memorial
In Memoriam to honor the many brave soldiers who served our country in time of war and rest here in eternal peace. To those that made the supreme sacrifice whereby we can enjoy freedom in our great country. Revolutionary War 1775-1783 . . . — Map (db m14271) HM
344Ohio (Sandusky County), Fremont — Captain Samuel Thomson
In honor of - Captain Samuel Thomson, - wounded at Lundy’s Lane, Canada in the second war with Great Britain, and the soldiers of Sandusky County in the War with Mexico, 1846-1848. — Map (db m87264) HM
345Ohio (Warren County), Lebanon — 15-83 — General Charles Clark — Confederate States of America
(side 1) Charles Clark was born in 1811 in Lebanon, Ohio. He graduated from law school in Kentucky and was given a river trip to New Orleans in 1831. When Clark stopped in Natchez, Mississippi, he was attracted to the old city. He set up a . . . — Map (db m120758) HM
346Ohio (Warren County), Lebanon — 3-83 — Thomas Corwin — (1794 - 1865)
One of the most effective political orators of his era, Tom Corwin (nicknamed "the Wagon Boy" for his War of 1812 service) resided here from 1839 until his death. A Whig stump speaker known for his wit and eloquence, he was elected governor of Ohio . . . — Map (db m24061) HM
347Ohio (Washington County), Marietta — William Pitt Richardson
Side A Richardson was born on May 25, 1824 in Washington County, PA. He graduated from Washington College in 1844 and moved to Ohio to be a teacher. In 1846 he enlisted In the Third Ohio Infantry and served in the Mexican War. He was . . . — Map (db m143587) HM
348Oklahoma (Bryan County), Durant — 183 — Fort Washita
Site selected and named 1842, by Gen. Zachary Taylor, later Pres. of U.S. Fort established 1842 by 2nd Dragoons, occupied by several rifle, infantry, cavalry, and artillery companies. Built to protect the Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians from the . . . — Map (db m81743) HM
349Oklahoma (Canadian County), El Reno — Major General Jesse Lee Reno — 1823-1862
El Reno namesake born in Wheeling, West Virginia. Reno was a 1846 graduate of West Point Military and thrice decorated hero of 1846 war with Mexico. He was promoted to Brigadier General at the start of the Civil War. Reno is credited with saving the . . . — Map (db m56899) HM
350Oklahoma (Cimarron County), Boise City — The Mormon Battalion in the Oklahoma Panhandle
From September 23 through 27, 1846, the Mormon Battalion crossed the northwestern portion of the Oklahoma panhandle. The little army's 500-plus volunteers, recruited for the Mexican War, were enlisted near Council Bluffs, Iowa, from among the first . . . — Map (db m55260) HM
351Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — Brigadier General John Gibbon
(Front):John Gibbon Brigadier General July 2-3, 1863 At Gettysburg commanded 2nd Division, II Corps on July 3, 1863 serving with "conspicuous gallantry and distinction" in the repulse of Longstreet's Assault, until he was wounded and carried . . . — Map (db m16363) HM
352Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — John White Geary
Captain 2d Pennsylvania Infantry December 21 1846. Lieut. Colonel January 7 1847. Colonel November 3 1847. Honorably mustered out July 21 1848. Colonel 28th Pennsylvania Infantry June 28 1861. Discharged for promotion May 11 1862 Brig. General . . . — Map (db m13846) HM
353Pennsylvania (Carbon County), Jim Thorpe — The Soldiers and Sailors Monument — Mauch Chunk World War II Honor Roll
Southern face: To all the Brave Defenders of the Union from the County of Carbon. Appomattox, 1865. Northern face: Wilderness, Hampton Roads, Antietam, Gettysburg New Orleans, 1815. Eastern face: On . . . — Map (db m32102) WM
354Pennsylvania (Chester County), Malvern — “Remember Paoli!”
During the early 1800’s the cry “Remember Paoli!” stirred the hearts of listeners with personal memories of the harsh realities of war and lost loved ones. There was still an abiding desire to gather together on the anniversary of that . . . — Map (db m13661) HM
355Pennsylvania (Chester County), West Chester — Columbus Penn Evans — (1824 - 1854)
Side One: Columbus P. Evans A Citizen of Delaware Born in Pennsylvania September 6th 1824 Died at West Chester February 19, 1854 Side Two: Editor of the Delaware Republican 1843 – 1854 Mayor of the City of Wilmington . . . — Map (db m81744) HM
356Pennsylvania (Cumberland County), New Cumberland — John W. Geary — (1819 - 1873)
Two-term Governor of Pennsylvania, 1867-73. Major General in Civil War. Colonel, 2nd Pa. Regiment in Mexican War. Governor, Kansas Territory, First postmaster & first mayor of San Francisco. His home was a block east at 308 Market Street. — Map (db m26949) HM
357Pennsylvania (Dauphin County), Harrisburg — Capitol Park
The deliberations during the first decade of the 19th Century through which Harrisburg prevailed in achieving State Capital status were in part spawned by the donation by John Harris, Jr., in 1785, of four acres of the oldest portion of Capitol Park . . . — Map (db m6696) HM
358Pennsylvania (Dauphin County), Harrisburg — Mexican War Monument
Erected by the State of Pennsylvania 1868. Commemorative of her citizens who lost their lives during the War with Mexico in 1846, 47 & 48. — Map (db m81622) HM
359Pennsylvania (Franklin County), Chambersburg — Mexican War – Spanish American War – World War — Soldiers of Franklin County
Mexican War     1846-1848 --------------- 4 officers and 122 men – Co. B, 11th U.S. Regular Infantry. Approximately 325 men enlisted in the U.S. Army from Franklin County. --------------- Spanish American War     1898-1899 . . . — Map (db m45168) HM
360Pennsylvania (Franklin County), Saint Thomas — St. Thomas Commemorates
1734. License July 31, to Charles Campbell, 200 acres. No survey. At the head of a spring which runs thro John MacFarlans tract. 1734. License July 31, to James Campbell, 200 acres. No survey. joining to his brother Charles Campbell. 1738. Election . . . — Map (db m8056) HM
361Pennsylvania (Lancaster County), Manheim — Heintzelman House
Birthplace of Maj. Gen. Samuel P. Heintzelman, September 30, 1805. A veteran of the Mexican War and the Civil War, he died May 1, 1880, at Washington, D.C., and was buried at Buffalo, N.Y. — Map (db m12457) HM
362Pennsylvania (Mifflin County), Lewistown — McCoy Home
The birthplace of Major General Frank R. McCoy, 1874-1954, graduate of West Point, who took part in Spanish-American War, World Wars I & II. He was also President of the Foreign Policy Association. . . . — Map (db m24270) HM
363Pennsylvania (Philadelphia County), Philadelphia — Mexican-American War Monument
(north side)To the soldiers of the Mexican War (east side)Vera Cruz, Cerro Gordo, Huamantla, Puebla, Atlixco, Valley of Mexico. — Map (db m136481) WM
364Pennsylvania (Wayne County), Bethany — David Wilmot
The author of the Wilmot Proviso of 1846 barring slavery from territory acquired in the Mexican War, was born in this house Jan. 20, 1814. He died at Towanda, March 16, 1868, after a notable career in the State and Nation. — Map (db m89371) HM
365South Carolina (Abbeville County), Abbeville — 1-11 — McGowan-Barksdale-Bundy House
This 1888 Queen Anne house was the home of Gen. Samuel McGowan (1819-1897) until his death. McGowan, a lawyer, Confederate general, and jurist born in Laurens Co., had moved to Abbeville in 1841. He was an officer during the Mexican War and in the . . . — Map (db m21732) HM
366South Carolina (Aiken County), North Augusta — Mexican War Tribute
Mexican War 1846 — 1848 Dedicated to the brave men of South Carolina who along with other Patriots willingly served that the Nation might expand its western horizons. Of these men who willingly volunteered to fight a . . . — Map (db m30980) WM
367South Carolina (Beaufort County), Beaufort — Richard Heron Anderson — Lt. Gen.—Confederate States of America
Born in Stateburg, Sumter County, SC: October 7, 1821 Graduated from West Point: 1842 Served with distinction in Mexican War: 1846-1848 Served at Cavalry School in Carlisle, PA. and wed Sarah Gibson: 1850 With the secession of South . . . — Map (db m148756) HM
368South Carolina (Charleston County), North Charleston — Brig. Gen. R. S. Ripley
“Rich in red honors, that upon him lie as lightly as the summer dews fall where he won his fame beneath the sky of tropic Vera Cruz” In memory of Brig.-Gen. R. S. Ripley, C.S.A. Born at Worthington, Ohio, 14th March 1823. Graduated at . . . — Map (db m81835) HM
369South Carolina (Darlington County), Darlington — 16-43 — Henry "Dad" Brown
[Front] Henry "Dad" Brown (1830-1907), a black veteran of the Mexican, Civil, and Spanish-American Wars, is buried 75' N with his wife Laura. Variously said to have been born free or born as a slave who purchased his and Laura's freedom, he . . . — Map (db m38106) HM
370South Carolina (Edgefield County), Edgefield — Milledge Luke Bonham — December 25, 1813 - August 27, 1890 — Governor 1862-1864 —
Bonham was a Colonel in the Palmetto Regiment in the Mexican War, a brigadier general during the War Between the States and served in the C.S.A. Congress prior to being elected Governor. He was the second consecutive Governor from Edgefield during . . . — Map (db m12909) HM
371South Carolina (Edgefield County), Edgefield — Pierce Mason Butler — April 11, 1798 - August 20, 1847 — Governor 1836-1838 —
A member of the famous Butler families of the Edgefield District, Butler promoted education & the building of railroads during his term as Governor. He commanded the Palmetto Regiment during the war with Mexico where he was fatally wounded. — Map (db m81697) HM
372South Carolina (Edgefield County), North Augusta — 19-11 — Lt. General James Longstreet (1821-1904)
Born 1 mi. E. Cmdr. 1st Corps, Army of Northern VA Confederate States Army; Lee's "Old Warhorse"; West Point graduate; Mexican War veteran. — Map (db m81747) HM
373South Carolina (Kershaw County), Camden — James Polk Dickinson
Side One In memory of James Polk Dickinson, a native of Camden born January 21st 1816. And died at Mixchoac Mexico Sept 12th 1847 Fearless of danger and undaunted by opposition he was an early active and zealous champion in the Floridian and . . . — Map (db m49273) HM
374South Carolina (Kershaw County), Camden — Monument to Lt. Col. James Polk Dickinson
Lt. Col. James Polk Dickinson (1816-1847) was born in Camden. He studied law and served in the State Legislature from 1842-1848. Contemporary accounts described him as “proud, high spirited, and restive under control.” He was also known . . . — Map (db m109892) HM
375South Carolina (Richland County), Columbia — 40-99 — Gladden Home Site
States-rights advocate Adley Hogan Gladden, who lived here before the Civil War, served Columbia as postmaster 1841-45 and was later bursar of S. C. College, captain of the Governor's Guard, and intendant of Columbia 1851-52. In 1847 he assumed . . . — Map (db m30298) HM
376South Carolina (Richland County), Columbia — Palmetto Regiment
[East Face] South Carolina To her sons of the Palmetto Regiment Who fell in the War with Mexico Anno Domini 1847. [West face] Colonel Pierce Mason Butler. Lieut. Col. James Polk Dickinson. Capt. Le Roy Secrest. First . . . — Map (db m81693) HM
377South Carolina (Saluda County), Saluda — 41-6 — Butler Family Graves
At Butler Church, about one mile west, is the burial plot of the Butler family. Among the graves are those of William Butler, Captain in the American Revolution, United States Congressman, and Major General of S.C. Militia; Andrew Pickens Butler, . . . — Map (db m81696) HM
378South Carolina (Saluda County), Saluda — Flat Grove — The Bonham House
Flat Grove was built in the 1770's by Jacob Smith of hand-hewn, heart-pine logs covered with clapboard. Alamo hero James Butler Bonham, son of James and Sophia Smith Bonham and grandson of Jacob Smith, was born in 1807 in the house, which is today . . . — Map (db m41597) HM
379South Carolina (Saluda County), Saluda — 41-1 — Pierce M. Butler / The Palmetto Regiment
Pierce M. Butler Six miles NE, in a family cemetery at Butler Church, is the grave of Colonel Pierce M. Butler, governor of South Carolina from 1836-1838. During his military career, he was a captain in the U.S. Army, a Lt. Colonel in the . . . — Map (db m81695) HM
380South Carolina (Saluda County), Saluda — William Barret Travis — Lt. Col., Comdt.
[Column Inscription] Commandancy of the Alamo - Bexar, Feby. 24th, 1836- To the people of Texas & all Americans in the world. Fellow Citizens & Compatriots - I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa . . . — Map (db m41487) HM
381Tennessee (Bedford County), Shelbyville — 3G 28 — Henry Brevard Davidson — Jan. 28, 1831 - March 4, 1899
Born in a house which stood here. Enlisted in the 1st Tenn. Volunteers for the Mexican War; on graduation from US Military Academy in 1853, commissioned in Dragoons. Resigning for the Confederacy and rapidly promoted to colonel, he was captured at . . . — Map (db m85444) HM
382Tennessee (Blount County), Greenback — 1 E 108 — Sam Houston American Giant Homesite
In 1807, Sam Houston arrived at this 419-acre site with his widowed mother and eight brothers and sisters. The homesite was located just above the spring on the hill. Sam Houston served as general, President of Texas, Governor of Tennessee and . . . — Map (db m150793) HM
383Tennessee (Blount County), Maryville — General Sam Houston — Soldier and Statesman
Citizen of Blount County 1806-1818 Enlisted at Maryville in War 1812 Congressman from Tennessee 1823-1827 Governor of Tennessee 1827-1829 Liberator of Texas San Jacinto April 21,1836 President Republic of Texas 1836-1838, 1841-1844 . . . — Map (db m150794) HM
384Tennessee (Carter County), Elizabethton — 1A-85 — Old Red Fox
At Valley Forge, Dan Ellis usually assembled for Federal regiments whom he guided over obscure mountain trails to Kentucky, while East Tennessee was under Confederate control. Born 1827 and a veteran of the Mexican War, he was subsequently Captain . . . — Map (db m135595) HM
385Tennessee (Davidson County), Nashville — Tomb of James Knox Polk — James Knox Polk, — President of the U.S. Born Nov. 2, 1795, Died June 15, 1849. —
The mortal remains of James Knox Polk are resting in the vault beneath. He was born in MecKlenburg County North Carolina and emigrated with his father Samuel Polk to Tennessee in 1806. The beauty of virtue was illustrated in . . . — Map (db m85552) HM
386Tennessee (Hardin County), Shiloh — Death of General Johnston
On the afternoon of the first day of fighting, Confederate forces under Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston sought to envelop Grant's left wing and seize Pittsburg Landing. While leading his men against Union forces barring his way, Gen. Johnston was . . . — Map (db m81842) HM
387Tennessee (Lawrence County), Lawrenceburg — Mexican War Monument
(side 1) Erected to the memory of Capt. W.B. Allen • J.R. Burkett • W.M. Alford • F. Glover • W. Rhodes • A.J. Pratt • A.J. Gibson • A.J. Eaton • Lt. L.M. Putman • J.H. Sanders • J.A. Hill • S.B. Porter • E.W. Thomas • J.F Coffee . . . — Map (db m53600) HM
388Tennessee (Maury County), Spring Hill — Martin Cheairs Home — Headquarters of Confederate General Earl Van Dorn — April-May, 1863 —
In Spring 1863, Confederate Major General Earl Van Dorn established the headquarters of his cavalry command of the Army of the Mississippi at Spring Hill. On March 5, 1863 Van Dorn had commanded his cavalry in a fight at Thompson’s Station, which . . . — Map (db m82256) HM
389Tennessee (McNairy County), Finger — 4C 24 — Mark Perrin Lowrey — Dec. 30, 1828 - Feb. 27, 1885
Born 4.3 mi. east, he moved to Mississippi in 1845. Enlisted in 2nd Mississippi Volunteers for Mexican War. In 1861, initially commanding the 4th Mississippi Militia, he became colonel, 32nd Mississippi Infantry, CSA, in 1862 and a brigadier general . . . — Map (db m66519) HM
390Tennessee (Monroe County), Madisonville — 1F 23 — John Crawford Vaughn — Feb. 21, 1824 - Sept. 10, 1875
Born in a house which stood here. Captain in the 5th Tenn. Inf., Mexican War; organizer and first commander of the 3rd Tenn. Inf., CSA, whose first action was the first Battle of Manassas. Promoted brigadier general, he was captured at Vicksburg . . . — Map (db m82273) HM
391Tennessee (Roane County), Harriman — 1F 26 — Robert King Byrd
Served as 1st Lt., Co. C., 4th Tenn.Infantry in Mexican War. During Civil War he organized and was Col. of 1st Tenn. Infantry, USA. Later commanded brigade. Saw action in East Tenn., Battle of Stones River, and in Atlanta campaign. Member of Union . . . — Map (db m150307) HM
392Tennessee (Scott County), Elgin — 1 F 8 — Morgan County / Scott County
Side 1: Morgan County Established 1817: named in honor ofBrig. General Daniel Morgan veteran of the French & Indian War; second in command to Benedict Arnold on the Quebec Expedition in the Revolution; later, a commander in the . . . — Map (db m82597) HM
393Tennessee (Scott County), Winfield — 1 F 10 — Tennessee / Kentucky
★   Tennessee   ★ Scott County Established 1849: named in honor of General Winfield Scott Veteran of War of 1812; successful commander of southern thrust into Mexico City during the Mexican War; served as Chief of Staff of the . . . — Map (db m30425) HM
394Tennessee (Sevier County), Sevierville — 1C 44 — John Porter McCown
Born 1/4 mi. SE, Aug. 19 1815. Graduate USMA, 1840. Brevetted captain at Cerro Gordo, Mexican War. Resigned 1861 for the Confederacy; rose to rank of major general. Commanded at New Madrid, Madrid Bend, Island No. 10 and later East Tenn. Dept. . . . — Map (db m82671) HM
395Tennessee (Stewart County), Dover — 6-pounder Gun
The 6-pounder was the prime artillery piece of the Mexican War and the smallest regulation gun of the Civil War. The Confederacy and the Union armies in the west used it extensively, but it was replaced in the Union armies in the east by the . . . — Map (db m82869) HM
396Tennessee (Sumner County), Bethpage — 3B 20 — Sumner County / Trousdale County
Sumner County Established 1786; named in honor of Major Gen. Jethro Sumner Officer in French and Indian War. Served in defense of Charleston, 1776; in the Battles of Brandywine and Germantown; and in the Army at Valley Forge. His last . . . — Map (db m149919) HM
397Tennessee (Sumner County), Castalian Springs — Hawthorne Hill — Birthplace of William B. Bate
William Brimage Bate was born here in 1826, and during the Civil War he rose to the rank of major general. He left home at the age of sixteen to be a clerk on a steamboat. During the Mexican War, he served as a lieutenant, then became a journalist, . . . — Map (db m82969) HM WM
398Tennessee (Sumner County), Castalian Springs — 3B 18 — William Brimage Bate
Born 1.2 miles north, Oct. 7, 1826. An officer in river steamboats in early life, he was later an officer in the Mexican War. A major general in the Confederate Army of Tennessee. He was Governor of Tennessee from 1883 to 1887 and U.S. Senator from . . . — Map (db m149921) HM
399Tennessee (Sumner County), Gallatin — 3B 80 — City Cemetery / Mexican War Monument
City Cemetery Located 0.2 miles south, the City Cemetery opened circa 1818 on land acquired from Felix Grundy, who later served as a United States senator from Tennessee. Within it stands one of only two Mexican War monuments in Tennessee. . . . — Map (db m149358) HM
400Tennessee (Sumner County), Gallatin — Monument to the Fallen — “Their Fame is All That Survives Them”
The Mexican War Instigated by the U.S. annexation of Texas and the dispute over its southern boundary, the Mexican War of 1846-1848 resulted in the cession of over 500,000 square miles of the territory then owned by Mexico west of Texas and . . . — Map (db m85159) HM

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