Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Resaca de la Palma Battlesite
Photographed By James Hulse, April 18, 2023
1. The Resaca de la Palma Battlesite Marker
Battlesite
Fought May 9, 1846
Erected 1931 by Lieutenant Thomas Barlow Charter N.S.D.A.R.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 9, 1846.
Location. 25° 56.375′ N, 97° 29.24′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Paredes Line Road (Farm to Market Road 1847) and Palo Verde Drive. The marker is located in the northern section of the Resaca de la Palma National Battlefield near the restrooms. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1024 Paredes Line Road, Brownsville TX 78521, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Monumental History (here, next to this marker); Resaca de la Palma (within shouting distance of this marker); Border War (within shouting distance of this marker); A Daunting Defense (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Take the Cannon! (about 700 feet away); The Battle of Resaca de la Palma (about 700 feet away); Into the Mexican Camp
this page online
More about this marker. The battlefield and the markers are located on the grounds of the Resaca de la Palma National Historical Park which is free to access.
Also see . . . Resaca de la Palma Battlefield. National Park Service - U.S. Department of the Interior (Submitted on April 22, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, April 18, 2023
2. The Resaca de la Palma Battlesite Marker (on right)
Photographed By James Hulse, April 18, 2023
3. The view of the Resaca de la Palma Battlesite Marker with the historic cannon
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 23, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
