Marker Details

San Jacinto, Battle of, Historical marker [Brief] (Will You Come To The Bower)

Independence Parkway (SH 134/Battleground Road)

La Porte , 77571

Notes:

Louis Lenz Inventory # 08 of 71, 1959 Lenz notes Bronze Star and Wreath removed by vandals; third (heading toward the battleground) in a series of 4 Centennial Highway locations (5 markers) two markers side-by-side, next to "Near Here On The Afternoon"; 1.3 miles from Battleground entrance heading toward SH 225

Directions: From Loop 610 East, take SH 225 (LaPorte Freeway/Texas Independence Highway) east to SH 134 (Battleground Road/Independence Parkway); exit Independence Parkway, go north; marking from the light at the west bound feeder & the SH 225 overpass, go 1.8 miles to twin makers on the left side of the road, this maker is on the left (facing)

Key Time Period: 1836 - 1845 Republic of Texas

Corretions/New Research:

Marker Text:

To the tune of "Will You Come to the Bower" the Texans advanced, "Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad" was their cry, with cannons and gunshot, clubs and Bowie knives they fought. No quarter was given, the route was complete -- the slaughter terrific.

Marker Type: 36' Centennial - Highway Marker (pink)

Historical Org: Texas Historical Commission (THC)

Key Map Information: 499 W

GPS Coordinates: 29 43.926, 95 05.396

Precinct No: 2

Marker No: 10771