The Dawson Massacre

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Occurred in this vicinity on September 18, 1842 when Captain Nicholas Mosby Dawson and 53 men from La Grange, in attempting to join Captain Mathew Caldwell (Old Paint) and his company of Texas Volunteers during the Battle of the Salado, were surrounded by Mexican Forces and 36 slain. 15 were taken prisoners, only 3 escaped. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

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Address 1797 Austin Highway

Location Description Austin Highway, NW side opposite Corrine Drive near W bank of Salado Creek

Marker # 1182

Dedicated 1936

Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial historical marker (gray granite)

Code Republic of Texas; military topics; Native Americans; Mexico topics

Latitude, Longitude 29.499565, -98.422772

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