Historical Marker
The Spot Where "American Blood was Shed on American Soil"
Historical marker location:
US 281, Los Indios, Texas
( US 281, north side, east of Cannon Road. Also known as Thornton Skirmish marker.)
Marker installed: 1936
The spot where "American blood was shed on American soil" April 25, 1846 Here Captain Philip Thornton and 62 dragoons were attacked by Mexican troops.