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Texas City in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
 

First Aero Squadron

 
 
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Photographed By Gregory Walker, April 11, 2010
1. First Aero Squadron Marker
Inscription.

First tactical air unit, U.S. Army; was stationed here 1913-1915 during U.S. border troubles caused by revolution in Mexico. The 7 planes, 5 officers, and 21 enlisted men were not in combat, but made aerial maps and achieved a long distance flight record.
 
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7438.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space.
 
Location. 29° 23.561′ N, 94° 53.567′ W. Marker is in Texas City, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker is at the intersection of Bay Street and Dike Road, on the right when traveling north on Bay Street. The marker is located in Anchor Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 Bay Street, Texas City TX 77590, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Anchor from Freighter Grand Camp (here, next to this marker); Texas City Dike (here, next to this marker); Anchor Park (here, next to this marker); The Texas City Disaster (approx. ¼ mile away); Propeller of the SS Highflyer (approx. ¼ mile away); William Jefferson Jones (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Austinia (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Bay Lake Ranch (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Texas City.
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Photographed By Gregory Walker, April 11, 2010
2. Location of First Aero Squadron Marker in Anchor Park.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. This page has been viewed 891 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on July 11, 2022, by Joe Lotz of Denton, Texas. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on September 26, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.

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