Details for Early Settlers of Burleson County in the Texas War for Independence

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5051007569

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Marker Number 7569
Atlas Number 5051007569
Marker Title Early Settlers of Burleson County in the Texas War for Independence
Index Entry Early Settlers of Burleson County in the Texas War for Independence
Address 100 W. Buck St.
City Caldwell
County Burleson
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 721297
UTM Northing 3380018
Subject Codes pioneers; military topics; Texas Revolution
Marker Year 1973
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Burleson County Courthouse grounds, near NW entrance facing Fox St.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text When Mexican dictator Santa Anna revoked national rights, 30 or more men from this sparsely settled area left to resist his armies: in Grass Fight (Nov. 26, 1835), Siege of Bexar (Dec. 5-9) and other actions. While able men were absent, the foe came within 40 miles of here, pillaging the country. Civilians fled over the swollen Brazos, toward safety in the United States. Their men on April 21, 1836, helped win Battle of San Jacinto and independence. Some were in Regular Infantry Company A; Companies C, F, and H, 1st Regiment, and 4th Company, 2nd Regiment, Texas Volunteers. (1973)

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