Near Progreso in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Battle of La Bolsa
By Craig Doda, May 8, 2020
1. Battle Of La Bolsa Marker
In 1859 and early 1860 a series of raids on Texas settlements led by Juan N. Cortina (1824-1894) led to skirmishes with companies of Texas Rangers and U.S. soldiers. These conflicts became known as the Cortina Wars. On February 4, 1860, a battle occurred at La Bolsa Bend (ca. 1 mi. S) between Cortina's Raiders and Capt. John S. "RIP" Ford's Texas Rangers. The Rangers successfully defended the riverboat "Ranchero", traveling downstream from Rio Grande City, from an attack by Cortina's Band. Cortina escaped into Mexico and later became a general in the Mexican Army.
Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 323.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 26° 5.245′ N, 97° 56.494′ W. Marker is near Progreso, Texas, in Hidalgo County. Marker is on U.S. 282, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1298 Military Highway, Weslaco TX 78596, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Balli Cemetery (approx. 4˝ miles away); Near Routes of Alonso de Leon Expeditions (approx. 9.9 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2020, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio, U.S.A.. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on November 10, 2020, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio, U.S.A.. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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