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Will You Come to the Bower, Battle of San Jacinto

Houston, Harris County

Marker Text

To the tune of "Will You Come to the Bower" the Texans advanced, "Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad" was their cry, with cannons and gunshot, clubs and Bowie knives they fought. No quarter was given, the route was complete -- the slaughter terrific.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description San Jacinto State Park, SH 134
Marker # 10771
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Highway Marker (pink granite)
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 29.729904, -95.089987

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