Historical Markers in Texas

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

History·Cameron County·Texas

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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26.0619, -97.7841

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