Historical Markers in Texas

Site of the Camp of the Texas Army

History·Lavaca County·Texas

March 15, 1836 under the command of General Sam Houston while retreating from Gonzales to the Brazos River. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

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29.5790, -97.1435

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