General John E. Wool - Port Isabel TX
Posted by: PeterNoG
N 26° 04.667 W 097° 12.474
14R E 679248 N 2885530
This Unique Manhole Cover is on the east corner of East Maxan Street and North Tarnava Street in Port Isabel, Texas
Waymark Code: WMKM32
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/30/2014
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One of many Unique Manhole Covers is the historic downtown area of Port Isabel, Texas.
Full Inscription:
General John E. WoolU.S. Mexican War 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 (
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12. John E. Wool. U.S. Mexican War (1784-1869). General U.S./Mexican War. Replaced Zachary Taylor as commander of the U.S. Army in northern Mexico. Port Isabel: 1847. Medallion location: Southeast corner of Tarnava St. and Maxan St.