Site of Post West Bernard Station
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member TheMarkerFinder
N 29° 23.937 W 096° 04.630
14R E 783647 N 3255740
A marker in a city park area in Hungerford, TX, at the intersection of US 59 Business and State Hwy 60. This is one of 4 markers mounted on the 4 sides of the large granite block.
Waymark Code: WMY2WK
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
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Marker Number: 4873

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(3.5 mi. NW) In the summer of 1837 Post West Bernard Station was established as an ordnance depot of the army of The Republic of Texas. Its location on the West Bernard River was strategic in protecting Houston, then capital of Texas, from possible invasion by Mexico. Cannons, rifles, muskets, powder, and shot were stored at the station. Troops under Lt. H. L. Grush and later Capt. Martin K. Snell maintained the post despite harsh living conditions. In 1838-39 this station transferred its inventory of ordnance to the newly completed Houston Arsenal. (1985)
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