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Palo Alto Battlefield

On May 8, 1846 troops of the United States and Mexico clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto. The battle was the first in a two-year long conflict that changed the map of North America. Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park preserves the site of this notable battle and provides an understanding of the causes, events, and consequences of the first war between independent Republics.
 
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The Battle of Palo Alto

The plain of Palo Alto was a natural battlefield—a low-lying, coastal prairie ringed by tree covered rises that inspired the Spanish name, "Tall Timber." Learn more about this important battle of the U.S.-Mexico War.
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Junior Ranger Day

Come out and see us on Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids can earn badges and patches as they learn about some of the 300 National Parks around the nation.
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Living History Program

This Saturday, April 3, 2010, see our monthly demonstration of weapons, tactics, and soldiers from the U.S.-Mexican War era. Includes demonstrations of musket and artillery firing.  For more information call 956-541-2785 ext. 324.
 
 

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1623 Central Boulevard
Suite 213
Brownsville, Texas 78520-8326

Phone

Visitor Information
(956) 541-2785

Fax

(956) 541-6356

Climate

Brownsville is located at the semi-tropical, southern-most tip of Texas. Summertime weather is generally hot and humid making lightweight cotton clothing advisable. Winter weather is generally mild, but visitors should prepare for cool mornings that can quickly give way to hot afternoons.
Communities Surrounding Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Los Fresnos, TX (7 min. ) Pop. 4,512
Olmito, TX (8 min. ) Pop. 1,198
Brownsville, TX (14 min. ) Pop. 139,722
San Benito, TX (17 min. ) Pop. 23,444
Riverside, TX (19 min. ) Pop. 425
Lozano, TX (25 min. ) Pop. 324
Harlingen, TX (26 min. ) Pop. 57,564
Los Indios, TX (27 min. ) Pop. 1,149
Combes, TX (28 min. ) Pop. 2,553
 Port Isabel, TX (29 min. ) Pop. 4,865
La Feria, TX (31 min. ) Pop. 6,115
Rio Hondo, TX (32 min. ) Pop. 1,942
Santa Maria, TX (35 min. ) Pop. 846
Sebastian, TX (36 min. ) Pop. 1,864
Mercedes, TX (36 min. ) Pop. 13,649
South Padre Island, TX (38 min. ) Pop. 2,422
Progreso, TX (46 min. ) Pop. 4,851