Lt. George Gordon Meade - Port Isabel TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member PeterNoG
N 26° 04.646 W 097° 12.460
14R E 679272 N 2885491
This Unique Manhole Cover is on the northeast corner of Queen Isabella Boulevard (Texas Hwy 100) and South Tarnava Street in Port Isabel, Texas
Waymark Code: WMKH87
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/15/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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One of many Unique Manhole Covers is the historic downtown area of Port Isabel, Texas.

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Lt. George Gordon Meade

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:
13. George Gordon Meade. (1815-1872). Lt. U.S./Mexican War, Assist. Surveyor of Ft. Polk. Port Isabel: 1846-47. Medallion location: Northeast corner of Tarnava St. and Queen Isabella Blvd. / Highway 100.
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Year stamped on the cover: none

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