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Camp Site Of the Texas Army

, Waller County

Marker Text

Five miles to the southeast to the camp site of the Texas Army March 31 to April 13, 1836 when it crossed the Brazos on the steamboat Yellow Stone and began its march toward Harrisburg.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description 1.5 miles south of Hempsted on SH 159
Marker # 8121
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Highway Marker (pink granite)
Code
Latitude, Longitude 30.082286, -96.082527

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