Four Miles Southeast to
the Site of Town of
Velasco
Marker Text: Landing place of the "Lively" first vessel bringing immigrants to Austin's colony in 1821. There the Battle of Velasco, between Texas colonists and Mexican troops, was fought June 26, 1832. A treaty of peace between Texas and Mexico was signed there May 14, 1836, by Presidents David G. Burnet and Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna but was never ratified by Mexico. (1936)
Marker No: 9606
!936 Pink Granite Centennial Marker
Geographic: 28.966776, -95.37.373131
Location: Avenue B and Skinner Street, Freeport