Major General William Jenkins Worth - Port Isabel TX
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N 26° 04.697 W 097° 12.431
14R E 679319 N 2885586
This Unique Manhole Cover is on the west corner of East Maxan Street and North Garcia Street in Port Isabel, Texas.
Waymark Code: WMKM3J
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/30/2014
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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Major General William Jenkins Worth

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:
20. William Jenkins Worth. (1794-1849 ). Maj. Gen. U.S./ Mexican War, Namesake of Fort Worth. Port Isabel: 1846 – 47. Medallion location: Northwest corner of Garcia St. and Maxan St.
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