The Spot Where 
American Blood was Shed
on American Soil"
April 25, 1846

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Marker Text: 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. (1936) 

Marker No: 5478

Gray Granite 1936 Centennial Marker

Geographic: ​26° 3.712′ N, 97° 47.045′ W

Location: Military Highway (U.S. 281), on the right when traveling west, San Benito