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Resaca de la Palma Battlefield

Resaca de la Palma Battlefield is a historic place in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000813.

Brownsville, Cameron County, TexasListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000813★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Resaca de la Palma Battlefield?

The Resaca de la Palma Battlefield is the site in Brownsville, Texas, where American forces under General Zachary Taylor engaged Mexican forces under General Mariano Arista on May 9, 1846 in the Battle of Resaca de la Palma. A surviving undeveloped portion of the battlefield is now part of the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960.

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Listing details

Name
Resaca de la Palma Battlefield
City
Brownsville
County
Cameron County
State
Texas
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000813
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
25.93853, -97.48671
When was Resaca de la Palma Battlefield listed on the National Register?

Resaca de la Palma Battlefield was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Resaca de la Palma Battlefield located?

Resaca de la Palma Battlefield is located in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas at approximately 25.93853, -97.48671. See the map above.

Is Resaca de la Palma Battlefield a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Resaca de la Palma Battlefield is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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