|
|
|
Site of Camp Independence |
|
|
Edna,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
28° 56' 19.15199999988",
-96° 39' 12.56316000012"
|
|
|
|
Texas State Historical Marker |
A part of the first army of the Texas Republic, under the command of General Felix Houston, and later of General Albert Sidney Johnston, was stationed here from December, 1836, until furloughed by order of President Sam Houston on May 18, 1837. Captain Henry Teal was assassinated here as he slept in his tent on the night of May 5.
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Site of Camp Independence Historical Marker Location Map, Edna, Texas
|
|
|
|