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Site of Camp Independence

Edna, Jackson County

Marker Text

A part of the first army of the Texas Republic, under the command of General Felix Huston, and later of General Albert Sidney Johnston, was stationed here from December, 1836, until furloughed by order of President Sam Houston on May 18, 1837. Captain Henry Teal was assassinated here as he slept in his tent on the night of May 5. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address CR 306
Location Description From Edna, south on FM 1822 for 2.8 miles, southwest on CR 306 (Sayle Road) 0.8 miles. Marker is on private property.
Marker # 4745
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial - historical marker
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics

  • Private Property:

    True
    • Latitude, Longitude 28.929893, -96.654036

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