The Spot Where "American Blood was Shed on American Soil"

Los Indios, Cameron County

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The spot where "American blood was shed on American soil" April 25, 1846 Here Captain Philip Thornton and 62 dragoons were attacked by Mexican troops.

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Address US 281

Location Description US 281, north side, east of Cannon Road. Also known as Thornton Skirmish marker.

Marker # 5478

Dedicated 1936

Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial Historical Marker (gray granite)

Code Mexican War; military topics

Latitude, Longitude 26.06191, -97.784112

Historical Markers of Texas

The Spot Where "American Blood was Shed on American Soil"

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