Cannon - Gonzales, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 29° 31.084 W 097° 27.560
14R E 649316 N 3266373
Mural is on the top of the Gonzales water tower.
Waymark Code: WM13XJB
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/07/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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Above the cannon is a flag with a star, a cannon and the words "COME AND TAKE IT".

Gonzales is where the first shot of the Texas revolution was fired. When the Mexican authorities demanded that they surrender the cannon, the rebels told them to "Come and Take It".
City: Gonzales

Location Name: Water Tower

Media: Painted on metal

Artist: Not listed

Date: Not listed

Relevant Web Site: Not listed

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