McAllen Historic Business Redevelopment in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Campsite of "The Fighting 69th"

Photographed By James Hulse, April 21, 2023

1. Campsite of "The Fighting 69th" Marker

Inscription. Famed New York Infantry Regiment. Encamped in McAllen during 1916-1917 bandit troubles, guarding the border and preventing the smuggling of arms across Rio Grande to Pancho Villa. Tour of duty here seasoned the men for rigors of World War I, wherein regiment won undying glory in France.

Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 692.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 26° 12.207′ N, 98° 14.356′ W. Marker is in McAllen, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It is in McAllen Historic Business Redevelopment. Marker is on Bicentennial Boulevard near Beaumont Avenue, in the median. The marker is located along the median on Bicentennial Blvd in a small park between Beaumont and Austin streets. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 South Bicentennial Avenue, McAllen TX 78501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. McAllen War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Southern Pacific Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Sacred Heart Catholic Church (approx. ¼ mile away); M & J Nelson Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); M. & J. Nelson Building

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Casa de Palmas (approx. 0.3 miles away); McAllen Post Office (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Casa de Palmas (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McAllen.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 21, 2023

2. Campsite of "The Fighting 69th" Marker

The memorial marker is on the bottom of the two markers

Photographed By James Hulse, April 21, 2023

3. Campsite of "The Fighting 69th" Marker

The view of the markers in the small park

Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.