Historical Markers in Texas

Gonzales Cannon

History·Gonzales County·Texas

On this site September 29, 1835, the Mexican government troops demanded the return of the Gonzales cannon. After two days delay, awaiting recruits, the colonists answered, "Come and Take It."

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29.4832, -97.4488

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