National Historical Park · Texas, United States
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park is a national historical park in Texas, United States, covering 3,427 acres (1,387 ha), established in 1978.
National Historical Park · Texas, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Texas, United States |
| Area | 3,427 acres (1,387 ha) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Coordinates | 26.0214° N, 97.4806° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park in Brownsville, Texas, United States, is a National Park Service unit which preserves the grounds of the May 8, 1846, Battle of Palo Alto. It was the first major conflict in a border dispute that soon precipitated the Mexican–American War. The United States Army victory here made the invasion of Mexico possible. The historic site portrays the battle and the war, and its causes and consequences, from the perspectives of both the United States and Mexico.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) · Brownsville, United States · 8.6 miles away
- General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) · Matamoros, Mexico · 17.6 miles away
- Valley International Airport (HRL) · Harlingen, United States · 17.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park?
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park is in Texas, United States (26.0214° N, 97.4806° W).
When was Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park established?
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park was established in 1978, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park?
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park covers 3,427 acres (1,387 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palo_Alto_Battlefield_National_Historical_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/paal/ — Official park page.