Historical Markers in Texas

Benjamin Beason's Crossing of the Colorado River

History·Colorado County·Texas

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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29.7042, -96.5353

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