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THORTON SKIRMISH

US281
2 Miles W of Las Rusias
Near Brownsville

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Thornton Skirmish site
Photo courtesy Ken Rudine, February 2008

Photographer's Note:
"Like a road side park, no services." - Ken Rudine, February 20, 2008

Thornton Skirmish centennial marker
Photo courtesy Ken Rudine, February 2008
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The Spot Where

American Blood was Shed
on American Soil
April 25, 1846

Here Captain Philip Thornton
and 42 Dragoons were attacked by
Mexican Troops

Thornton Skirmish cannon
Photo courtesy Ken Rudine, February 2008

Thornton Skirmish cannon marker
Photo courtesy Ken Rudine, February 2008

Alonso De León Expeditions historical marker
Photo courtesy Ken Rudine, February 2008

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