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Site of the Home of Captain Ira Westover

Refugio, Refugio County

Marker Text

Participator in the capture of Goliad, October 9, 1835. With 14 Texans under his command, he captured Fort Lipantitlan from 65 Mexicans, November 4, 1835. Member of the General Council of Texas, 1835, from Goliad municipality. With his company, raised in Refugio, a part of Fannin's troops at Goliad, he was massacred, March 27, 1836.

Marker Details

Address 608 Commerce St.
Location Description 608 Commerce Street, Refugio
Marker # 6481
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)
Code military topics; Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas
Latitude, Longitude 28.299005, -97.275561

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