Central City in Corpus Christi in Nueces County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
General Zachary Taylor Encampment
Photographed By Carolyn Sanders
1. General Zachary Taylor Encampment Marker
General
Zachary Taylor’s
Army
Encamped Here
in 1845-1846
DAR
[Back side]
Old Rough and Ready
President
1848-1850
Erected 1933 by Daughters of the American Revolution.
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.
Location. 27° 47.97′ N, 97° 23.644′ W. Marker is in Corpus Christi, Texas, in Nueces County. It is in Central City. Marker is at the intersection of North Chaparral Street and Twiggs Street, on the right when traveling south on North Chaparral Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 813 N Chaparral St, Corpus Christi TX 78401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Artesian Park and Sulphur Well (within shouting distance of this marker); Guaranty Title Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Corpus Christi Caller-Times (about 600 feet away); Site of the Corpus Christi Lighthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Bernard Murphy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mother Margaret Mary Healy Murphy
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Regarding General Zachary Taylor Encampment. In July 1845, following acceptance by the Republic of Texas of terms of annexation offered by the United States, U.S. troops under the command of General Zachary Taylor were stationed at Corpus Christi, near the mouth of the Nueces River, to counter a threatened attack by Mexico. The site of the encampment of the "Army of Occupation" covered most of what is now downtown Corpus Christi and the North Beach area. It was named Camp Marcy in honor of Secretary of War William F. Marcy.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. This page has been viewed 53 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on March 25, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
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