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1836, Route of Gen. Sam Houston to San Jacinto

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1109 St Lawrence St, Gonzales, Texas
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Stricken with news of the fall of the Alamo and threatened by a massive Mexican army, Sam Houston gathered the nucleus of a Texan army here, issued orders to burn this town (to hinder the Mexicans) and marched east, March 13, 1836. He won Victory at San Jacinto, April 21.

 


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