Near Edna in Jackson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Camp Independence
Photographed by Jim Evans, May 24, 2019
1. Site of Camp Independence Marker
Captain Henry Teal was assassinated here as he slept in his tent on the night of May 5.
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 4745.)
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 May 18, 1837.
Location. 28° 55.796′ N, 96° 39.249′ W. Marker is near Edna, Texas, in Jackson County. It can be reached from Sayle Road (County Highway 306) 0.8 miles west of County Highway 1822, on the left when traveling west. The marker will be on your left about 50 feet up a rise beside the road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edna TX 77957, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the American 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, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Edna Mexican School (approx. 2.6 miles away); George F. Horton Home (approx. 3.1 miles away); La Bauve-Young-Payne Home (approx. 3.3 miles away); Dr. Bronaugh-Hasdorff Home (approx. 3.3 miles away); Hernandez v. State of Texas (approx. 3.3 miles away); Jackson County (approx. 3.3 miles away); Macaroni Station (approx. 3.3 miles away); Jackson County Southeast Asia Veterans Memorial
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Regarding Site of Camp Independence. Captain Henry Teal did not appear to be of the personality to command men. Thus his murder, which angered Sam Houston who then furloughed the camp ending it.
Also see . . .
1. General Felix Huston in the Handbook of Texas. (Submitted on May 26, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.)
2. Captain Henry Teal in the Handbook of Texas. (Submitted on May 26, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.)
Photographed by Jim Evans, May 24, 2019
2. Site of Camp Independence Marker
The marker is about 40-50' up an incline from the road
Photographed by Jim Evans, May 24, 2019
3. Site of Camp Independence Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 763 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
