Historical Markers of Texas logo

Historical Markers of Texas

Back to Liberty County

To Generals Lallemand, Antoine Riguad, the veterans of the Napoleonic Wars

Liberty, Liberty County

Marker Text

To Generals Charles Lallemand, Antoine Rigaud, the veterans of the Napoleonic Wars and other French settlers, who, after many trials and adventures, came to Texas in the spring of 1818 to found on the banks of the Trinity River the Champ D'Asile: a last refuge for peace and liberty "Nous voulons vivre libres, laborieux et paisables" (We want to live as free men through our labor, and in peace.) Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address US 90
Location Description US 90 (SH 146), S side W of Carter St. and E of the Trinity River
Marker # 9671
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial historical marker (gray granite)
Code French immigrants/immigration; pioneers
Latitude, Longitude 30.057429, -94.816085

Map