| Marker Number |
690 |
| Atlas Number |
5177000690 |
| Marker Title |
Campsite Marking Start of San Jacinto Campaign |
| Index Entry |
San Jacinto Campaign, Campsite |
| Address |
|
| City |
Gonzales |
| County |
Gonzales |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
650027 |
| UTM Northing |
3264066 |
| Subject Codes |
Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics |
| Marker Year |
1969 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
St. John St. at South end, 10 from Intersection w/Waters St., Gonzales. |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
On March 11, 1836, Sam Houston, leader of Texas Revolutionary Forces, arrived here to organize the second volunteer army. On March 13, he heard of the massacre of Alamo defenders and that the Mexican army was advancing toward Gonzales. He ordered the town burned so that the enemy might find no food or shelter upon their arrival. He then marched east, establishing his next camp at "Sam Houston Oak" (10 miles east). After several weeks of maneuvering his forces into an advantageous position, he led them to victory at San Jacinto on April 21. |
