Engraved frieze on the San Jacinto Monument, The First Shot
Description:
Photograph of engraved text at the base of the San Jacinto Monument in La Porte, Texas. There is a family walking next to the monument. Text: The first shot of the revolution of 1835-36 was fired by the Texans at Gonzales, October 2, 1835, in resistance to a demand by the Mexican soldiers for a small cannon held by the colonists. The Mexican garrison at Goliad fell October 9; the Battle of Concepción was won by the Texans October 28. San Antonio was captured December 10, 1835 after five day…
more
Date:
May 2, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Item Type:
Refine your search to only
Photograph
Location:
29.750095875174555 -95.08070598769683