Texas A granite marker was erected in 1936 by the State of Texs to commemorate the first major battle of the U.S.-Mexican War. On the Saturday morning nearest the anniversary of the battle the Brownsville Kiwanis Club holds a flag-raising ceremony. The battle was primarily an artillery duel which the Americans claimed as a victory. Only a portion of the land near the battlefield is owned by the federal government but negotiations are underway to secure more of the property. Presently, only the roadside park is open to the public.
Admission is free.
Read General Taylor's official report of the battle. He knew that Taylor, marching south along the Camino de Matamoros, would have to cross the resaca at that point. The granite marker seen here, commemorating the Battle of Resaca de la Palma, was erected by the State of Texas in 1936. The battlefield, which overlaps the road on both the east and west, is in private hands. Modern development has encroached on the site, spoiling its integrity.