Resaca de la Palma Battlefield
Resaca de la Palma Battlefield, Civil War battlefield in Brownsville, United States.
A natural area with walking trails and interpretive signs spans across former combat grounds where Mexican and American forces clashed in 1846.
General Zachary Taylor led American forces against General Mariano Arista's Mexican army on May 9, 1846, resulting in an American victory.
The site preserves the memory of the Mexican-American War through educational programs and guided tours explaining military strategies and tactics.
Visitors can access the battlefield grounds through marked paths, use parking facilities, and learn from information displays throughout the area.
The battlefield retains sections of the original resaca, a former channel of the Rio Grande that influenced military positions during combat.
Location: Brownsville
GPS coordinates: 25.93750,-97.48611
Latest update: June 29, 2025 10:33
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