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Gonzales Cannon

Gonzales, Gonzales County

Marker Text

On this site September 29, 1835, the Mexican government troops demanded the return of the Gonzales cannon. After two days delay, awaiting recruits, the colonists answered, "Come and Take It."

Marker Details

Address
Location Description from Gonzales, take US 183 South about 1 miles.
Marker # 2214
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial Marker (gray granite)
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 29.483191, -97.448824

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