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In Texas Revolution, Gen. Sam Houston and his Texas Army crossed Rocky Creek near this spot, March 15, 1836, retreating eastward from town of Gonzales. Their victory 5 weeks later over Santa Anna's Mexican Army, in Battle of San Jacinto, brought freedom to Texas, April 21. (1969)
Route of the Texas Army is a historical marker in Oakland, Lavaca County, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 95 historical markers documented in Lavaca County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 129 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.5835, -96.9174 near Oakland. The nearest cataloged historic site is Andrews Chapel Cemetery (historical marker), about 1.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Lawrence, Joseph, Hackberry, and Old Kinkler Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5285004375. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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