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Marker for Camp Belknap
Boca Chica, Texas

Mexican War Camp

"The short-lived tent-city of Camp Belknap was formed in the summer of 1846 as a gathering place for Mexican War volunteers. The hostile environment took as many as two lives a day until it was disbanded and the troops moved inland in December of that year. Not to be confused with the Texas Ranger Camp in Young County by the same name."

Camp Belknap historical marker, Boca Chica, Texas

Camp Belknap Historical Marker
Photo courtesy Ken Rudine, February 2007

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Marker for Camp Belknap Boca Chica, Texas

Mexican War Camp

Marker for Camp Belknap
Boca Chica, Texas