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Making America's Best Idea Even Better
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical ParkPalo Alto’s annual candlelight memorial honors the 8,000 U.S. and Mexican troops who clashed on the Rio Grande in 1846.
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Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
Fees & Reservations
 

Free!
There is no fee for use or entry at Palo Alto Battlefield NHP.

Arranging School Programs
To learn more about scheduling educational programs at the park or your classroom, please visit our Field Trip pages.
Battle of Palo Alto  

Did You Know?
Numerous counties in the State of Iowa take their names from people and places of the U.S.-Mexican War. Taylor County, Page County and Ringgold County honor General Zachary Taylor, Captain John Page, and Major Samuel Ringgold, all of whom served in that battle.

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Last Updated: August 05, 2009 at 13:38 EST