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Site of Thompson's Ferry

Richmond, Fort Bend County

Marker Text

Where a part of the Mexican Army under command of General Antonio López de Santa Anna crossed the Brazos on April 14, 1836 en route to an engagement with the Texans * This occurred one week later at San Jacinto. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address Yandell Dr.
Location Description Yandell Dr., W side, 0.2 mi. W of Pultar Rd.
Marker # 9074
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial - historical marker
Code boats, ships, ferries, barges, and other marine vessels; Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; water topics; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 29.600155, -95.785291

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