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Statue of Padre José Nicolás Ballí

Description: Statue of Padre J. Nicolas Balli Located on South Padre Island. Historical Marker on base reads: "Padre Island, off the South Texas coast, is named for Padre Jose Nicolas Balli (177?-1829), whose family migrated from Spain in 1569 and became large landowners in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. In 1800 Balli applied to King Charles IV of Spain for 11 1/2 leagues of land on the island, and in 1804 started its first settlement, Rancho Santa Cruz. Padre Balli served as collector of finances for all th… more
Date: June 26, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 26.085132 -97.167429
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historical Marker: Last Battle of the Civil War

Description: Photograph of a historical marker commemorating the last battle of the Civil War. The text reads: "At This Site -- The Last Battle of the Civil War, Known as Palmito Hill, was Fought by Confederate Troops Under Colonel John S. (Rip) Ford and Union Forces on May 13, 1865, 34 Days After Lee's Surrender at Appomatox -- Erected by the State of Texas -- 1936"
Date: June 24, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 25.959591 -97.303384
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historical Marker: Battle of Palmito Ranch

Description: Photograph of historical marker entitled: "Battle of Palmito Ranch." Text reads: "The last land engagement of the Civil War was fought near this site on May 12-13, 1865, thirty-four days after Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox. Col. Theodore H. Barrett commanded Federal troops on Brazos Island 12 miles to the east. The Confederates occupied Fort Brown 12 miles to the west, commanded by Gen. James E. Slaughter and Col. John S. (Rip) Ford, whose troops had captured Fort Brown from the Fede… more
Date: June 24, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 25.961608 -97.301511
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Historic Marker Application: Arroyo Colorado Lift Bridge]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Arroyo Colorado Lift Bridge, in Rio Hondo, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: April 3, 2014
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Location: 26.235556 -97.584722
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Manautou Building]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Manautou Building, in Brownsville, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, floor plans, and photographs.
Date: November 26, 2012
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Location: 25.901784 -97.497155
Partner: Texas Historical Commission
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