Mitte Cultural District in Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Rafael Morales

Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023

1. Rafael Morales Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Rafael Morales was a Mexican soldier in Santa Anna's army against General Sam Houston in the Battle of San Jacinto (1836). His father was a soldier in the Mexican War of Independence from Spain in 1821.

Spanish:
Rafael Morales fue un soldado del Ejécito del General Santana durante la Batalla de San Jacinto contra el General Sam Houston (1836). Su padre fue un soldado durante la Guerra de Independencia de México contra España en 1821.

Erected by City of Brownsville, Preserve America, Brownsville Heritage Complex, U.S. Department of the Interior and Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Hispanic Americans • War, Texas Independence • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.

Location. 25° 54.534′ N, 97° 30.029′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is in the Mitte Cultural District. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East 5th Street and East Madison Street

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. The marker is located in the southeastern section of the Brownsville City Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 955 E 5th Street, Brownsville TX 78520, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mary B. Sloss (here, next to this marker); Israel Bonaparte Bigelow (a few steps from this marker); Reverend Hiram Chamberlain (within shouting distance of this marker); Emilio Forto (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel W. Brooks (within shouting distance of this marker); Jose San Roman (within shouting distance of this marker); Daisy Starck (within shouting distance of this marker); Old City Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

Rafael Morales Gravestone and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023

2. Rafael Morales Gravestone and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.