Sam Houston Oak
N 29° 28.294 W 097° 18.516
14R E 664001 N 3261424
An marker noting this was the general location where Sam Houston formed up his troops that eventually defeated Santa Anna at San Jacinto.
Waymark Code: WMQ6G6
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/29/2015
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This 1936 gray granite TX historical marker commemorates that under an oak tree found 0.125 mile north of here, Sam Houston gathered his troops from as far away as east Texas. Although Houston was criticized for delaying to attack Santa Anna, these troops who gathered here near Gonzales, TX were the ones who ultimately defeated Santa Anna at the battle of San Jacinto, TX. This was the beginning that lead to that ending.
Marker Number: 4503
Marker Text:
1/8 mile north is Sam Houston Oak where General Sam Houston established his headquarters camp March 13, 1836 after burning the town of Gonzales. Under this oak his small army was joined by many volunteers from the eastern settlements, who went with him to San Jacinto.
Erected by the State of Texas
1936
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