Marker Inscription
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 miles east). After several weeks of maneuvering his forces into an advantageous position, he led them to victory at San Jacinto on April 21.
About this site
San Jacinto Campaign, Campsite is a historical marker in Gonzales, Gonzales County, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 85 historical markers documented in Gonzales County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 128 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.4988, -97.4523 near Gonzales. The nearest cataloged historic site is Gonzales Cannon burial site (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Gonzales Courthouse, James W. Robinson, and Andrew Ponton.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5177000690. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
