Campsite Marking Start of San Jacinto Campaign

Campsite Marking Start of San Jacinto Campaign (HM2DAI)

Location: Gonzales, TX 78629 Gonzales County
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Country: United States of America
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N 29° 29.825', W 97° 27.215'

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On March 11, 1836, Sam Houston, leader of Texas Revolutionary Forces, arrived here to organize the second volunteer army.

On March 13, he heard of the massacre of Alamo defenders and that the Mexican army was advancing toward Gonzales. He ordered the town burned so that the enemy might find no food or shelter upon their arrival. He then marched east, establishing his next camp at "Sam Houston Oak" (10 mi. E.). After several weeks of maneuvering his forces into an advantageous position, he led them to victory at San Jacinto on April 21.
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HM NumberHM2DAI
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Year Placed1969
Placed ByTexas State Historical Survey Committee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, January 4th, 2019 at 4:01pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14R E 649904 N 3264056
Decimal Degrees29.49708333, -97.45358333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 29° 29.825', W 97° 27.215'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds29° 29' 49.5" N, 97° 27' 12.9" W
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Area Code(s)830, 361
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 147 St John St, Gonzales TX 78629, US
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