Downtown Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Tejanos in the Republic of Texas
1836-1848
Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2022
1. Tejanos in the Republic of Texas Marker
Despite the difficulties, Tejanos continued to serve in government and the military. Lorenzo de Zavala served as the first Vice President of an interim government of the Republic of Texas. Tejanos served in both houses of the Congress of the Republic of Texas. Other Tejanos served in local government and as Texas Rangers. Tejanos also participated in the defense of Texas against Indian raiders and contributed to frontier settlements. They continued to be active participants in the ranching and agricultural economy of the Republic.
In 1845, the United States annexed Texas as its 28th state and re-asserted the claim to the Rio Grande as its border. This led to the United States Mexican War of 1846-1848 and the United States victory over Mexico. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo incorporated all of Mexico north of the Rio Grande into the United States including Texas. The treaty made Tejanos
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Erected 2012 by Tejano Monument Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Law Enforcement • War, Mexican-American • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 30° 16.379′ N, 97° 44.418′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East 11th Street and Congress Avenue. The marker is located in the southeast section of the Texas State Capitol grounds by the south entrance gate on the Tejano Monument. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 East 11th Street, Austin TX 78701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tejanos and Texas in the U.S. (here, next to this marker); Tejanos Under the Mexican Flag (here, next to this marker); Spanish Tejanos (here, next to this marker); Mexican Americans in 20th Century America (here, next to this marker); Bicentennial Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Southern Confederacy Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Capitol Fence (within shouting distance of this marker); Texas Highway Department (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.
Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2022
2. The Tejanos in the Republic of Texas Marker is the middle marker
Also see . . . History of Mexican Americans. Wikipedia
The Mexican–American War of 1846–48 would prove one of the most consequential events for Mexican Americans in United States history. In 1846, U.S. general Stephen W. Kearney marched into New Mexico, where he faced little resistance from the Mexican residents of Santa Fe. He installed local elite nuevomexicanos as the head of the provisional military government, which largely placated the residents of the territory. In his first public speech to residents, he proclaimed the forthcoming equality of an American regime, claiming that, “El fuerte, y el debil; el rico y el pobre; son iguales ante la ley… protegeré los derechos de todos con igualdad” (both the strong and the weak, the rich and the poor... everybody is equal before the law and will be protected by the same equal rights).(Submitted on September 13, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2022
3. The view of the Tejanos in the Republic of Texas Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2022
4. Closeup of the Tejano Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 13, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
