Eden in Concho County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

On April 21, 1836

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, June 30, 2019

1. On April 21, 1836 Marker

Inscription. Texas troops under Sam Houston won independence, as they shouted out "Remember The Alamo" when we tried that here the neighbors complained about the noise.

At this very location on April 12, 1861 absolutely nothing happened.

Erected by Texas State of Mind Histerical Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. A significant historical date for this entry is April 12, 1861.

Location. 31° 12.936′ N, 99° 50.747′ W. Marker is in Eden, Texas, in Concho County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 83) and Jackson Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Eden TX 76837, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

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

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of this marker: Eden (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Earl Rudder (about 400 feet away); General Ira C. Eaker (about 400 feet away); Pioneers Rest Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eden Church of Christ (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Eden (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trinity Lutheran Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Eden United Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eden.

More about this marker. Marker is a comedic take on regular historical markers.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, June 30, 2019

2. On April 21, 1836 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 987 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.