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Route of the Texas Army

Oakland, Lavaca County

Marker Text

In Texas Revolution, Gen. Sam Houston and his Texas Army crossed Rocky Creek near this spot, March 15, 1836, retreating eastward from town of Gonzales. Their victory 5 weeks later over Santa Anna's Mexican Army, in Battle of San Jacinto, brought freedom to Texas, April 21. (1969)

Marker Details

Address US 77
Location Description US 77, W side 1.6 mi. N of FM 532, in roadside park N side of Big Rocky Creek. Marker reported missing Feb. 2008. Map dot approximate.
Marker # 4375
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code military topics; Texas Revolution
Latitude, Longitude 29.580394, -96.917044

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