These Palmetto Pilings
These palmetto pilings are the remains of the Boca Chica Crossing of the Railroad from Boca Chica inlet to White's Ranch on the Rio Grande. Begun by General Francis H. Herron, U.S.A., in 1864 and completed in 1865 by General Philip H. Sheridan for the transportation of military supplies. The cypress piling 1,000 feet north are what remain of a floating bridge constructed across Boca Chica Inlet by General Zachary Taylor in 1846 as a part of the road from Brazos Santiago to the White Ranch Landing and Clarksville on the Rio Grande, for transportation of military supplies. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
25.9983° N, 97.1588° W
Where to Find It
From Brownsville, take Route 4 (Boca Chica Road) about 20.3 miles east to Boca Ricia Beach (on roadside).
Nearby Markers
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- 4.9 mi N Brazos Santiago, C.S.A. South Padre Island
- 5 mi SW Camp Belknap Brownsville
- 5.3 mi N 1923 Point Isabel Coast Guard Building Port Isabel
- 6 mi N Padre J. Nicolas Balli Port Isabel
- 6.1 mi NW Queen Isabel Inn Port Isabel