Palmito Ranch Battlefield

  • Also Known As: Palmito (or Palmetto) Hill Battlefield also 41CF93

  • Vicinity: Between TX 4 (Boca Chica Hwy.) and the Rio Grande, approximately 12 mi E of Brownsville
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Site


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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1865/00/00

Data »

Particulars for Palmito Ranch Battlefield:
Cultural Affiliation American Military
Historic Use Battle site
Owner Federal
Criteria Historic Event
Criteria Information Potential
Cultural Affiliation Mexican American
Area of Significance Military
Level of Significance National
Owner Private
Sight Category Site



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration:

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name:
Registry Address:
Registry Number: 93000266
Resource Type:
Owner: Private, Federal
Other Certification: Designated National Landmark, Date received-pending nomination
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: National
Area of Significance: Military
Applicable Criteria: Information Potential, Event
Cultural Affiliation: Mexican, American military
Period of Significance: 1850-1874
Significant Year: 1865
Historic Function: Defense
Historic Sub-Function: Battle site
Current Function: Agriculture, subsistence
Current Sub-Function: Agricultural fields

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