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Descriptions from the Web

  • The initial fort was an earthen fortification constructed by Taylor's troops and called "Fort Texas." When Taylor marched a large portion of his troops to Point Isabel (now Port Isabel), he left a garrison, under the command of Maj. Jacob Brown, to guard the fort. Taking advantage of the situation,   from americanheritage.com  

600 International Blvd, Brownsville, TX
   
(210) 542-3367
nps.gov

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    • Established in April 1846 by Brig. Gen. Zachary Taylor, Fort Brown was under siege at the time of the battle of Palo Alto, and its siege was raised by the Americans' defeat of the Mexican army at Resaca de la Palma. Troops stationed here fought the last battle of the Civil War; the fort was the cen   from cr.nps  

    Web Sources: americanheritage.com, cr.nps