Moulton in Lavaca County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Site of the Camp of the Texas Army

Photographed by James Hulse, January 2, 2021

1. Site of the Camp of the Texas Army Marker

Inscription.

March 15, 1836 under the command
of General Sam Houston while
retreating from Gonzales to
the Brazos River

Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 4924.)

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 15, 1836.

Location. 29° 34.742′ N, 97° 8.605′ W. Marker is in Moulton, Texas, in Lavaca County. It is at the intersection of North Lavaca Drive (Farm to Market Road 95) and Bobkat Drive, on the right when traveling north on North Lavaca Drive. The marker is located in front of the American Legion Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Moulton TX 77975, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the 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 walking distance of this marker: Moulton (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Zion Lutheran Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Sam and Will Moore Institute Bell (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Moore Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sam and Will Moore Institute (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Adolph Hofner (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Boehm Store (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Moulton.

Also see . . . Army of the Republic of Texas. The army was of immense importance

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in the life of the Republic of Texas. Such lawmakers as Mirabeau B. Lamar, who favored a strong defense establishment, were a powerful element in the Texas government, and the great expense of the army was perhaps the major factor in the republic's chronic financial difficulties. Source: The Handbook of Texas (Submitted on January 9, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

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Photographed by James Hulse, January 2, 2021

2. Site of the Camp of the Texas Army and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,032 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.