​Campsite Marking Start of
​ San Jacinto Campaign

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Marker Text: ​On March 11, 1836, Sam Houston, leader of Texas Revolutionary forces, arrived here to organize the second volunteer army.
    On March 13, he heard of the massacre of Alamo defenders and the the Mexican Army was advancing toward Gonzales. He ordered the town burned so that the enemy might find no food or shelter upon their arrival. He then marched east, establishing hos next camp at "Sam Houston Oak" (10 Mi.E).  After several weeks of maneuvering his forces into an advantageous position. He led them to victory at San Jacinto on April 21. (1969) 

Marker No: 690

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: 29.497150,-97.452316

Location: St. John Street at South end, 10 yards from Intersection with Waters Street, Gonzales.