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The Mier Expedition

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US 83 about 1 mile west of Roma, Roma, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 26° 26' 2.06580000012", -99° 1' 29.39779999992"
 
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    A body of Texans intent on invading Mexico camped here on December 21, 1842. After being made prisoners at Salado, Mexico, they drew beans, white for life in prison, black for death. 17 members of the expedition were shot by order of General Santa Anna, March 25, 1843.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

The Mier Expedition Historical Marker Location Map, Roma, Texas