Historical Marker

King's Men Monument

Refugio · Refugio County · Dedicated 1936 · THC Atlas #5391002951

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About this site

King's Men Monument is a historical marker in Refugio, Refugio County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 18 historical markers documented in Refugio County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 32 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 28.3036, -97.2805 near Refugio. The nearest cataloged historic site is Mt. Calvary Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Holy Cross, Community, and Refugio City Hall.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5391002951. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

History

This monument in Refugio commemorates Captain Amon B. King and his men, Texas volunteers executed by Mexican forces after the Battle of Refugio in March 1836. In May 1934 workers uncovered the men's shared grave at Mount Calvary Cemetery, and Father William Oberste oversaw the excavation of sixteen remains. Sculptor Raoul Josset and architect Donald S. Nelson created the granite-and-bronze monument in 1936 as part of the Texas Centennial.

Sources: tshaonline.org sah-archipedia.org

📍 28.3036, -97.2805 · Refugio, Refugio County

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