Marker Inscription
Under this tree General Zachary Taylor, commanding the Expeditionary Army of the United States sent to Texas in 1845, encamped on March 15, 1846, while en route with his troops from Corpus Christi to the Rio Grande.
Historical Marker
Taylor, General Zachary
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About this site
Taylor, General Zachary is a historical marker in Sarita, Kenedy County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 4 historical markers documented in Kenedy County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 6 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 27.1333, -97.7927 near Sarita. The nearest cataloged historic site is Kenedy Ranch Museum of South Texas (museum), about 6.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Kenedy County, La Parra Ranch, and The Armstrong Ranch House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5261002143. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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