The United States Military Occupation of Matamoros, Mexico, 1846 - 1848

Authors

James Mills, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Fall 2007

Abstract

US troops occupied the Mexican border town of Matamoros from 1846 to 1848 during the Mexican-American War. The troops were not welcome, but no serious confrontations occurred. American merchants established stores, restaurants, hotels, and other businesses in the town. After the occupation, the army moved to the north side of the Rio Grande and founded a new community called Brownsville. The occupation helped develop the social and commercial relationship between Matamoros and the Texas town of Brownsville.

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Recommended Citation

Mills, J. W. (2007). The United States Military Occupation of Matamoros, Mexico, 1846 - 1848. Journal of South Texas, 20(2), 268–279.

First Page

268

Last Page

279

Publication Title

Journal of South Texas