Anahuac in Chambers County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Events at Anahuac Leading to the Texas Revolution

Photographed By Brian Anderson, October 4, 2020

1. Events at Anahuac Leading to the Texas Revolution Marker

Inscription. In the spring of 1832, Wm. B. Travis, Patrick C. Jack and other American settlers in Texas were unjustly imprisoned by Col. Juan Bradburn, commander of the Mexican garrison at Anahuac. Bradburn's refusal to deliver his prisoners for civil trial caused alarm throughout the American settlements, resulting in the organization of an armed force of citizens for intervention to save their friends from trial by a military court in Mexico.

Rallying at Liberty, the Texans on June 10 went to Anahuac to parley with Bradburn, who agreed to free the colonists in exchange for Mexican soldiers held by the Texans. When Bradburn refused to keep his word, the Texans resolved to fight, and sent to Brazoria for reinforcements of men and cannon, thus precipitating the Battle of Velasco on June 26, 1832.

These events were climaxed by the arrival of Piedras, Mexican military commander from Nacogdoches, who resolved the conflict by releasing the colonists and placing Bradburn under arrest.

Mexican resentment aroused over the events at Anahuac and Velasco was a contributing factor in the subsequent war for Texas Independence.

Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9121.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence

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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

Location. 29° 46.389′ N, 94° 40.929′ W. Marker is in Anahuac, Texas, in Chambers County. Marker is at the intersection of Miller Street (State Highway 61) and Magnolia Avenue South, on the right when traveling west on Miller Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 Miller Street, Anahuac TX 77514, 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. Lone Star Canal (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Home of Thomas Jefferson Chambers (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Dr. N.T. Schilling Medical Office (approx. ¼ mile away); Chambersea (approx. ¼ mile away); Chambers County Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Chambers County (approx. 0.4 miles away); Black Education in Chambers County (approx. half a mile away); Fort Anahuac (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anahuac.

Also see . . . Anahuac Disturbances - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on October 6, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)

Photographed By Brian Anderson, October 4, 2020

2. Events at Anahuac Leading to the Texas Revolution Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 512 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 8, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.