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Historical Marker: Site of Camp Belknap

Description: Photograph of Historical Marker entitled: "Site of Camp Belknap." Text reads: "In May 1846 when war was declared against Mexico, the U.S. Congress authorized the raising of 50,000 volunteer troops to supplement the regular U.S. Army. General Zachary Taylor was quickly inundated with volunteer soldiers arriving at Brazos Santiago, and was forced to place them in temporary encampments. Camp Belknap, located on this site, was established in the summer of 1846. The camp was located on a long narro… more
Date: June 24, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 25.963411 -97.229808
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Cavalry Soldiers at Inspection]

Description: Photograph of a long row of cavalry soldiers on horseback in a field with trees visible in the background. In the foreground one soldier on horseback is facing the other men and on the far left one of the soldiers is holding a flag. A text on the front of the photograph reads "Full Pack inspection 1st Col. Cav. Brownsville, Tex. 10-28-16."
Date: October 28, 1916
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

[National Guard Camp]

Description: Photograph of members of the national guard setting up a long row of tents in a field while a crowd of civilians watch from the right. In the background a house and several trees are visible on the left.
Date: 1916
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Brownsville Historical Association
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