Details for The Mier Expedition

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5427005380

Data

Marker Number 5380
Atlas Number 5427005380
Marker Title The Mier Expedition
Index Entry
Address US 83
City Roma
County Starr
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 497750
UTM Northing 2922632
Subject Codes military topics; Republic of Texas
Marker Year 1936
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location SE corner US 83 and Athens Road. Marker reported damaged (bronze wreath damaged) May 2018.
Private Property No
Marker Condition Damaged
Marker Size 1936 Texas Centennial historical marker (gray granite)
Marker Text A body of Texans intent on invading Mexico camped here on December 21, 1842. After being made prisoners at Salado, Mexico, they drew beans, white for life in prison, black for death. 17 members of the expedition were shot by order of General Santa Anna, March 25, 1843. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

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