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How Black Civil War soldiers fought against the Confederacy in the Valley
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Travis M. Whitehead , as published by MyRGV
· June 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway They remained in the area until 1867 to stabilize the border.
A Texas Historical Marker has been dedicated to honor the 16,000 black troops who fought in the Valley during the Civil War. These troops were sent to the Rio Grande Valley and participated in the last battle of the war. They remained in the area until 1867 to stabilize the border.
The dedication ceremony was attended by Naomi Mitchell Carrier and Roseann Bacha-Garza. A photo of the event shows the marker with SpaceX visible in the background. Further details about the dedication and the history of the black troops in the Valley are available from the source.
The marker serves as a reminder of the significant role these soldiers played in the region's history.
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Category: space Published: June 15, 2026 Source: MyRGV Reading time: 1 min
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