Details for Benjamin Beason's Crossing of the Colorado River

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5089000368

Data

Marker Number 368
Atlas Number 5089000368
Marker Title Benjamin Beason's Crossing of the Colorado River
Index Entry Beason, Benjamin, Crossing of the Colorado River
Address 3614 US 90
City Columbus
County Colorado
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 738455
UTM Northing 3288554
Subject Codes Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; settlements; pioneers; military topics; Native Americans
Marker Year 1936
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Beason's Park on the Colorado, east of the Colorado River bridge, south side of US 90
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 1936 Texas Centennial historical marker (gray granite)
Marker Text Site of the camp, March 19,-26, 1836, of the Texas Army under General Sam Houston, who directed the retreat from Gonzales to the San Jacinto.

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