San Benito in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Spot Where "American Blood was Shed on American Soil"
The Thornton Skirmish
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 8, 2020
1. The Spot Where "American Blood was Shed on American Soil" Marker
The spot where "American blood was shed on American soil" April 25, 1846
Here Captain Philip Thornton and 62 dragoons were attacked by Mexican troops.
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 5478.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 25, 1846.
Location. 26° 3.712′ N, 97° 47.045′ W. Marker is in San Benito, Texas, in Cameron County. It is on Military Highway (U.S. 281), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Benito TX 78586, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Near Routes of Alonso de Leon Expeditions (here, next to this marker); Las Rucias (approx. 1.7 miles away); Longoria Cemetery (approx. 2.7 miles away); Our Lady of Visitation Catholic Church (approx. 3½ miles away); Our Lady of Visitation (approx. 3½ miles away); El Horcon Tract and Rio Rico (approx. 6.8 miles away); First Baptist Church of La Feria (approx. 7 miles away); Site of First Bank in La Feria (approx. 7.1 miles away).
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Photographed by Craig Doda, May 8, 2020
2. The Spot Where "American Blood was Shed on American Soil" Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 8, 2020
3. The Spot Where "American Blood was Shed on American Soil" Marker and other nearby markers
Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,567 times since then and 99 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 13, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
