Campsite of the "Fighting 69th"
Famed New York Infantry Regiment. Encamped in McAllen during 1916-1917 bandit troubles, guarding the border and preventing the smuggling of arms across Rio Grande to Pancho Villa. Tour of duty here seasoned the men for rigors of World War I, wherein regiment won undying glory in France. (1970)
26.2035° N, 98.2393° W
Where to Find It
Bicentennial Avenue between Beaumont and Austin
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi W Southern Pacific Depot McAllen
- 0.1 mi E D. Guerra & Sons Store McAllen
- 0.2 mi SE Sacred Heart Catholic Church McAllen
- 0.3 mi SE M. & J. Nelson Building McAllen
- 0.3 mi E Casa de Palmas McAllen
- 0.3 mi E Site of Casa de Palmas McAllen