Indianola in Calhoun County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Rene Robert Cavelier Sieur de la Salle
Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, November 15, 2025
1. Rene Robert Cavelier Sieur de la Salle Marker - Side 1
Born in Rouen France November 22, 1643. Came to Canada in 1668. Founded a first settlement near Montreal. Led several expeditions on the Great Lakes and the Ohio and Illinois rivers. Completed the exploration of the Mississippi, 1682. On July 24, 1684, La Salle sailed from France to establish a colony at the mouth of the Mississippi. Landed at Matagorda Bay February, 15, 1685. There established Fort St. Louis. While on his way to Canada he was murdered near the Trinity River March 19, 1687.
(side 2)
A gentleman but not a courtier, a proud independent yet timid nature, an explorer of bold vision and untiring energy.
La Salle's colony on Matagorda Bay gave the United Statues its first claim to Texas as a part of the Louisiana Purchase.
America owes him an enduring memory for in this masculine figure she sees the pioneer who guided her to the possession of her richest heritage.
Francis Parkman
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 4243.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 15, 1685.
Location. 28° 31.642′
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Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Louis Antoine Andry (a few steps from this marker); Indianola (within shouting distance of this marker); Sgt. William Henry Barnes (approx. 0.6 miles away); Indianola Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Great Camel Experiment (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mrs. Angelina Bell Peyton Eberly (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Chihuahua Road (approx. 0.9 miles away); Site of the Town of Indianola (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianola.
Also see . . . La Salle, Rene Robert Cavelier, Sieur de - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on July 23, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)
Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, November 15, 2025
2. Rene Robert Cavelier Sieur de la Salle Marker - Side 2
Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, November 15, 2025
3. La Salle Monument - National Register of Historic Places
Photographed by Brian Anderson, July 21, 2018
4. Rene Robert Cavelier Sieur de la Salle Monument
Photographed by William A. Crafts, 1876
5. Murder of La Salle in Texas
from Pioneers in the settlement of America
Photographed by Brian Anderson, July 21, 2018
6. Rene Robert Cavelier Sieur de la Salle Monument
Photographed by Brian Anderson, July 21, 2018
7. Marker at Base of Statue Dedicated to the German Pioneers
(English:)
Dedicated to the German Pioneers who traveled along the Guadalupe River in 1845 to settle the Texas Hill Country
1995 - 150th Anniversary
New Braunfels Sesquicentennial
(German:)
Gewidmet der Deutschen Pionieren die 1845 dem Guadalupe folgend das Texanische Bergland Besiedelten
1995 - 150 Jubilaeum
Dedicated to the German Pioneers who traveled along the Guadalupe River in 1845 to settle the Texas Hill Country
1995 - 150th Anniversary
New Braunfels Sesquicentennial
(German:)
Gewidmet der Deutschen Pionieren die 1845 dem Guadalupe folgend das Texanische Bergland Besiedelten
1995 - 150 Jubilaeum
Photographed by Brian Anderson, July 21, 2018
8. Marker at Base of Statue Dedicated to Silesian Immigrants
This marker is in memory of the immigrants from Silesia, a region of modern-day Poland
who came through this port and settled in Texas from the 1850's through the 1870's
Sponsored by the Bandera County Historical Commission
Bandera County, Texas USA - Dedicated August 20, 2011
Marker donated by Polish descendants Roy Dugosh/Dlugosz
Eleonara Dugosh/Dlugosz/Goodley and David Lee Jureczki
Photographed by Gregory Walker, October 18, 2012
9. La Salle Monument (side 1)
Photographed by Gregory Walker, October 18, 2012
10. La Salle Monument (side 2)
Photographed by Gregory Walker, October 18, 2012
11. La Salle Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2012, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,564 times since then and 116 times this year. Last updated on July 23, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 20, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on July 23, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 5. submitted on January 9, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 6, 7. submitted on July 23, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 8. submitted on July 24, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 9, 10, 11. submitted on November 22, 2012, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
