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Site of the Home of Elizabeth Powell

Beasley, Fort Bend County

Marker Text

Built before March 21, 1831, when the land was granted to her. This point marks the most eastern advance of Urrea's army and the most southern advance of Santa Anna, who turned east from here to the Brazos and San Jacinto. Here the Mexican Army encamped after the Battle of San Jacinto

Marker Details

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Location Description not able to access
Marker # 9056
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial
Code women, women's history topics; Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; pioneers; military topics
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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