Near Gonzales in Gonzales County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sam Houston Oak
Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018
1. Sam Houston Oak Marker
Sam Houston Oak
where General Sam Houston
established his headquarters camp
March 13, 1836
after burning the town of Gonzales
Under this oak his
small army was joined by
many volunteers from the
eastern settlements,
who went with him to
San Jacinto.
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 4503.)
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 March 13, 1836.
Location. 29° 28.295′ N, 97° 18.517′ W. Marker is near Gonzales, Texas, in Gonzales County. It is at the intersection of Alternate U.S. 90 and County Road 361, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 90Alternate . Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gonzales TX 78629, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country. It is also in the American South. 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, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Terryville Community (approx. 6 miles away); Menger School (approx. 6.3 miles away); Herder Half Moon Place (approx. 6.6 miles away); Half Moon (approx. 7.1 miles away); Andrew Zumwalt (approx.
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Also see . . . Runaway Scrape Oak - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on January 4, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)
Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018
2. Sam Houston Oak Marker
The large oak tree visible in the photo is not the Sam Houston Oak. It is located farther up the dirt road seen behind the marker.
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 20, 2022
3. Sam Houston Oak
Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,343 times since then and 135 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 3. submitted on November 14, 2022, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas.
