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Resaca de la Palma Battlefield

Brownsville, Texas • Cameron County

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About This Property

Source: AI GeneratedNational Historic Landmark

Resaca de la Palma Battlefield is a key site from the Mexican-American War near Brownsville, Texas. It preserves the landscape where a pivotal battle took place in 1846. The battlefield encompasses natural terrain that played a strategic role in the conflict.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
50
Listed Date
10/15/1966
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Military
Periods of Significance
1825 Ad - 1849 Ad
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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