Lt. Ulysses S. Grant - Port Isabel TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member PeterNoG
N 26° 04.579 W 097° 12.418
14R E 679344 N 2885369
This Unique Manhole Cover is on the west corner of East Railroad Avenue and South Tarnava Street in Port Isabel, Texas
Waymark Code: WMJZK5
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/22/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
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One of many Unique Manhole Covers is the historic downtown area of Port Isabel, Texas.

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Lt. Ulysses S. Grant

U.S. Mexican War 1846-1847


Port Isabel’s history is forever linked to the fate of two countries, the United States and Mexico. The importance of Port Isabel’s role is reflected in the great military minds that were sent to this area during the U.S. Mexican War.
Listed on the Walk of Generals (visit link) , this one is:
6. Ulysses S. Grant. (1822-1885) Lt. U.S./ Mexican War, Lt. Gen., In Command, Union Army U.S.A., 18th President, U.S.A. Port Isabel: 1846 – 47. Medallion location: Northwest corner of Railroad Ave. and Tarnava St.
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