Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site
Why it's listed
No readable nomination text is available for this listing yet. The facts below come from the National Park Service database and the National Archives record.
Key facts
| Address | 6.3 mi. N of Brownsville at jct. of FR 1847 and 511, Brownsville |
|---|---|
| County | Cameron County |
| Listed | October 15, 1966 |
| Reference number | 66000812 |
| Resource type | Site |
| Areas of significance | Military |
| Level of significance | National |
| National Historic Landmark | Yes, designated December 19, 1960 |
| Acreage | 8176 |
| Coordinates | 25.98935, -97.43742 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
Sites (archaeological sites, battlefields, landscapes) are often listed with a restricted address to protect them from looting or disturbance. Listing is honorary for private owners; federal undertakings on or near the site go through Section 106 review, and state laws may protect burials and artefacts regardless of listing.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 66000812.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q2139775
- This listing as JSON
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