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Benjamin Beason's Crossing of the Colorado River

Columbus, Colorado County

Marker Text

Site of the camp, March 19,-26, 1836, of the Texas Army under General Sam Houston, who directed the retreat from Gonzales to the San Jacinto.

Marker Details

Address 3614 US 90
Location Description Beason's Park on the Colorado, east of the Colorado River bridge, south side of US 90
Marker # 368
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial historical marker (gray granite)
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; settlements; pioneers; military topics; Native Americans
Latitude, Longitude 29.704223, -96.53529

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