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Texan Army Crossing of Buffalo Bayou (San Jacinto)

Harrisburg, Harris County

Marker Text

3000 ft. north at this site the Texas army under command of General Sam Houston crossed Buffalo Bayou on April 19, 1836 on a raft built from Isaac Batterson's house and began the march which terminated with the victory at San Jacinto April 21, 1836.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description
Marker # 10792
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics