Lt. George B. McClellan - Port Isabel TX
Posted by: PeterNoG
N 26° 04.620 W 097° 12.442
14R E 679303 N 2885444
This Unique Manhole Cover is on the southeast corner of Queen Isabella Boulevard (Texas Hwy 100) and South Tarnava Street in Port Isabel, Texas
Waymark Code: WMKH81
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/15/2014
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One of many Unique Manhole Covers is the historic downtown area of Port Isabel, Texas.
Full Inscription:
Lt. George B. McClellanU.S. Mexican War 1846-1847Port 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:
14. George B. McClellan. (1826 – 1885). Lt. U.S./Mexican War. Maj. Gen, Union Army U.S.A. Port Isabel: 1846-47. Medallion location: Southeast corner of Tarnava St. and Queen Isabella Blvd. / Highway 100.