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Siberian Tiger, Gladys Porter Zoo in BrownsvilleMatamoros, Mexico-Just across Rio Grande from Brownsville, caters to
hosts of U.S. visitors with night clubs, restaurants, cocktail rooms, and gift
shops. Bargains in pottery and wealth of handicrafts in Mexican market area.
Access via Gateway Bridge (toll) at terminus of E. 14th St. or via B&M
Railroad Bridge (toll). (See MEXICO: Entrance and Exit Regulations, at
end of book.)
Palmito Hill Battlefield-Last land engagement of Civil War fought near
Brownsville at Palmito Ranch. Confederates commanded by Col. John S.
Ford, not having heard of Lee's surrender at Appomattox a month earlier,
routed and captured Federal force in running encounter on May 12-13, 1865.
After battle, Confederates learned from their prisoners of South's capitulation.
Victors then became formal captives of their former prisoners. An historical
marker is 12 miles east on Texas 4.
Palo Alto Battlefield National Park-North of Brownsville near
intersection of F.M. 1847/F.M. 511 is site where artillery duel opened
Mexican War May 8, 1846. Cannon under command of Gen. Zachary Taylor
proved superior to that of Mexican Gen. Mariano Arista. Dedicated national
park May 8, 1993, the 147th anniversary of the battle. Given unique mandate
by Congress when it was created-exhibits must cover war from bothBrownsville's Gladys Porter Zoo
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countries' perspectives from the causes of the war to its effects today.
Port of Brownsville-On ship channel connecting to Gulf of Mexico, port
hosts ships from exotic foreign lands and large fleet of shrimp boats. Huge
offshore drilling rigs fabricated here. About 5 miles east off Texas 48.
Sabal Palm Grove Wildlife Sanctuary-One of the best preserved Sabal
Palm forest in the U.S. 172-acre wildlife sanctuary owned by the National
Audubon Society; self-guided tours permitted. Nature trail and visitor center.
Open daily 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. From International Blvd. 5.7 miles southeast on
F.M. 1419 (Southmost Rd.); follow sign. Admission. 210/541-8034.
South Padre Island-Some 25 miles northeast of Brownsville, access to
island is from Port Isabel by causeway across Laguna Madre. See SOUTH
PADRE ISLAND, this section.
Stillman House Museum-Residence was built about 1850 by Charles
Stillman, founder of Brownsville. Museum contains his possessions, memen-
tos of early Brownsville, furnishings, heirlooms, books, coins, and pictures.
Open Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - noon, 2 - 5 p.m.; Sun. 3 - 5 p.m.
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General-Founded as station on St. Louis,
Brownsville & Mexico Railroad in 1906;
named for Donna Hooks, daughter of a
townsite promoter. Today a retail centerfor ranching and intensive agriculture of
Rio Grande Valley; hosts abundant winter visitors.
Donna Hooks Fletcher Museum-Memorabilia, photos and artifacts from
town's founding, vintage furniture, hand tools, farm and household articles,
restored bar from early-day Blue Goose Saloon. Housed in historic American
Legion Hall (oldest in nation), 3rd block of S. Main. Open Wed. 2:30 - 4:30
p.m. Sept. - May.EDINBURG
Pop. 30,393Alt. 91
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General-First named Chapin for townsite
promoter; renamed Edinburg 1911. Hidalgo
County seat and western gateway to Lower
Rio Grande Valley; center of vast vegetable
and citrus culture. Industries include foodprocessing, furniture, foundry products, fertilizers, oil, and dairy products.
Home of Univ. of Texas-Pan American.
Edinburg Municipal Waterpark-Family fun at three-pool swimming
facility featuring 125-foot figure-eight water slide, water basketball, sand-pit
volleyball, barbecue grills, and picnic tables. Open each Sat. - Sun. from
Apr. through Aug. at 123 E. Palm Drive. Admission.p.J
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