Shoreacres near La Porte in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Will You Come to the Bower, Battle of San Jacinto
Photographed By Jim Evans, March 8, 2012
1. Will You Come to the Bower, Battle of San Jacinto Marker
To the tune of “Will You Come to the Bower,” the Texans advanced; “Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!” was their cry. With cannons and gunshot, clubs and Bowie knives they fought — no quarter was given; the rout was complete — the slaughter terrific.
Erected 1936 by Texas Highway Department. (Marker Number 10771.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 21, 1836.
Location. 29° 43.921′ N, 95° 5.397′ W. Marker is near La Porte, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Shoreacres. Marker is at the intersection of Independence Parkway and Juan N Seguin Boulevard (Vista Road), on the right when traveling south on Independence Parkway. Vista Road has been rededicated as Juan N Seguin Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1943 Independence Parkway, La Porte TX 77571, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Battle of San Jacinto, 1836 (here, next to this marker); Mexican Cavalry, Battle of San Jacinto (approx. 0.6 miles away); Within A Few Minutes, Battle of San Jacinto Site
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Also see . . . San Jacinto, Battle of - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on November 5, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
Photographed By Jim Evans, March 8, 2012
2. Will You Come to the Bower, Battle of San Jacinto Marker
Photographed By Jim Evans, March 8, 2012
3. Battle of San Jacinto Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,454 times since then and 82 times this year. Last updated on November 5, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 4, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
