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Sam Houston Crossed Buffalo Bayou

, Harris County

Marker Text

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

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Location Description
Marker # 10810
Dedicated
Size, Type
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics