Melbourne in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Mexican War

[Melbourne Military Memorial Park]

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 9, 2022

1. Mexican War Marker

Inscription. The war with Mexico was fought over territorial boundaries in the southern part of Texas. This war lasted from May 3, 1846 to March 10, 1848. The Mexican government ceded two fifths of its territory to the United States which established the southern Texas border. There were 1733 Americans KIA. 11,550 non combat casualties and 4152 WIA. Estimated cost of war $71,400,000.

Erected by Melbourne Military Memorial Park.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Mexican-American. A significant historical date for this entry is May 3, 1846.

Location. 28° 5.017′ N, 80° 36.821′ W. Marker is in Melbourne, Florida, in Brevard County. Memorial can be reached from Oak Street south of East Hibiscus Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located within Melbourne Military Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 Oak Street, Melbourne FL 32901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Spanish-American War (here, next to this marker); War of 1812 (here, next to this marker); American Revolutionary War (here, next to this marker); World War I (here, next to this marker); Liberty Tree (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Veterans Memorial

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(a few steps from this marker); World War II (a few steps from this marker); Cold War (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melbourne.

Also see . . . Mexican War. (Submitted on April 11, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 9, 2022

2. Mexican War Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.