Brownsville, the most southerly town in Texas, is connected with the Caribbean by a 17 mi. long channel. The American-Mexican War began here on May 8th 1846, as is documented on the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site; and the last battle of the Civil War was fought on the Pallmitto Ranch Battlefield on May 12th and 13th 1865.
Within easy reach of Brownsville, beyond the Rio Grande, is the Mexican town of Matamoros.
The first battle, of a two year war, between Mexico and the U.S. was fought here. The site provides information from both countries to reflect their views.
Address: Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site, 1623 Central Boulevard, Rm 213, Brownsville, TX 78520-8326, United States
Phone: 1 (956) 541-2785, Fax: 1 (956) 541-6356
Hours:
8am-5pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
The Stillman House was built in 1850 by the town's founder, Charles Stillman. The collection includes furniture, heirlooms, books, coins, and pictures.
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