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Site of the Town of Copano

Bayside, Refugio County

Marker Text

Named for the Indians who lived here; Important Texas port, 1722-1870; The landing place of many colonists; Winter quarters of the Texas Revolution Army in 1835; PROPOSED TEXT FOR SUPPLEMENTAL PLATE: This marker was moved from its original location on Copano Bay (5 miles northeast of this site) in 1978.

Marker Details

Address Copano Bay Street
Location Description At Bayside public park, Copano Bay Street, Bayside.
Marker # 4937
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)
Code ghost towns
Latitude, Longitude 28.093547, -97.396778

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