Benjamin Beason's Crossing

Benjamin Beason's Crossing (HM1GEI)

Location: Columbus, TX 78934 Colorado County
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Country: United States of America
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N 29° 42.253', W 96° 32.117'

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of the Colorado River

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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HM NumberHM1GEI
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Marker Number368
Year Placed1936
Placed ByState of Texas.
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Tuesday, September 30th, 2014 at 8:02am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14R E 738455 N 3288553
Decimal Degrees29.70421667, -96.53528333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 29° 42.253', W 96° 32.117'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds29° 42' 15.18" N, 96° 32' 7.02" W
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Area Code(s)979
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling East
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 3200 US-90, Columbus TX 78934, US
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