Historical Markers in Texas

Capitol, Republic of the Rio Grande

History·Webb County·Texas

Federalists opposed to regime of Santa Anna in Mexico City were headed by Jesus Cardenas as president. Recruited aid in Texas, won victories in Mexico, after 2 years made peace with Centralists. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965

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27.5022, -99.5057

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