Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Mexican War
1846 - 1848
| | Veterans Memorial at Dan Daniel Memorial Park | |
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 8, 2024
1. The Mexican War Marker
1846 1848
United States Casualties: Dead 13,283; Wounded 4,152
On April 25, 1846, Mexican troops attacked a small American cavalry force under General Zachary Taylor in Texas on disputed land north of the Rio Grande River, prompting President James Knox Polk to ask Congress for a declaration of war. General Taylor wit his 3,000 U.S. soldiers later drove the Mexican forces back across the river, occupied Matamoros, and captured Monterrey. On March 9, 1847, General Winfield Scott landed 10,000 American troops at Vera Cruz on Mexicos eastern coast. Five Months later, an exhaustive campaign led to Scotts capture of Mexicos capital, Mexico City. This caused the Mexican government to accept the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, ending the war, transferring ownership to the United States of the California and Southwest Territories, and recognizing Americas annexation of Texas.
Erected 2005 by City of Danville and Pittsylvania County.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Mexican-American.
Location. 36° 34.489′ N, 79° 22.342′ W. Memorial is in Danville, Virginia. It is on River Park Drive, on the left when traveling west. The Marker
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Regionally, this memorial is in Southside Virginia and specifically in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The War of 1812 (here, next to this marker); The American Civil War (here, next to this marker); The American Revolutionary War (here, next to this marker); The Spanish-American War (here, next to this marker); The Danville/Pittsylvania County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); World War I (a few steps from this marker); World War II (a few steps from this marker); Staff Sergeant Archer T. Gammon (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 8, 2024
2. The Mexican War Marker
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 8, 2024
3. Veterans Memorial at Dan Daniel Memorial Park
This marker is the closest to the camera.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 23, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
