Historical Marker

Site of Trinidad

Midway · Madison County · Dedicated 1936 · THC Atlas #5313011263

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Marker Inscription

Later known as Spanish Bluff A fort and town as early as 1805 Captured by the Magee-Gutierrez Expedition in October, 1812. Near here the survivors of the Battle of the Medina were executed in 1813. Inhabitants of the town were butchered by order of the Spanish commander and the town desolated. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

About this site

Site of Trinidad is a historical marker in Midway, Madison County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 24 historical markers documented in Madison County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 65 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.0684, -95.7091 near Midway. The nearest cataloged historic site is Antioch Church of Christ (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Antioch Cemetery, Hayes Cemetery, and Hayes Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5313011263. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 31.0684, -95.7091 · Midway, Madison County
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