The Battle of Palo Alto

Brownsville, Cameron County

Was fought here May 8, 1846 and was won by the Army of the United States. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Address 2100 TX 550 Frontage Road

Location Description Intersection of FM 1847 and TX 550/FM 511. South of entrance to Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park.

Marker # 5289

Dedicated 1936

Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial historical marker (gray granite)

Code Mexican War; military topics

Historical Markers of Texas