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Last Battle of the Civil War

Brownsville, Cameron County

Marker Text

At This Site the Last Battle of the Civil War, Known as Palmito Hill, was Fought by Confederate Troops Under Colonel John S. (Rip) Ford and Union Forces on May 13, 1865, 34 Days After Lee's Surrender at Appomattox. Erected by the State of Texas - 1936

Marker Details

Address Palmito Hill Road
Location Description East of Brownsville, Palmito Hill Road, interpretive platform south of SH 4 (Boca Chica Highway). Replacement for 1936 Texas Centennial marker.
Marker # 16054
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type
Code
Latitude, Longitude 25.959583, -97.303393

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