Palmito Ranch Battlefield, Historic site in Cameron County, United States.
The Palmito Ranch Battlefield extends along the Rio Grande riverbanks, featuring natural grasslands and wetlands that remain largely unchanged since 1865.
The final land battle of the American Civil War occurred at this location on May 12-13, 1865, resulting in a Confederate victory despite the earlier surrender at Appomattox.
The battlefield serves as a memorial to both Union and Confederate soldiers who participated in the last military engagement of the American Civil War.
Visitors can access the interpretive viewing platform at the intersection of Palmito Hill Road and Boca Chica Highway, located 12 miles east of Brownsville.
The site preserves the exact terrain where Confederate forces achieved their last victory, more than a month after the official end of the Civil War.
Location: Texas
Location: Cameron County
Address: Between TX 4 (Boca Chica Hwy.) and the Rio Grande, approximately 12 mi. E of Brownsville
GPS coordinates: 25.94667,-97.28528
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:19
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