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January 1, 1863.
Union forces could never successfully maintain control of the Port of Galveston or confederate shipments through the city. -
Sep 8, 1863.
It was one of several Union attempts to invade and occupy part of Texas during the Civil War. -
The battle of Palmito Ranch took place from May 12th to 13th, 1865
Rebel forces successfully stopped the Union attack, and following Barrett's retreat, the last land battle of the Civil War came to an end.