Surfside Beach in Brazoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Battle of Velasco Memorial
Photographed By Chris Kneupper, June 28, 2023
1. Battle of Velasco Memorial Marker
View of southeast side and face, looking northwest, showing monument atop knoll. Granite pavers show local award winners.
On the 27th of June, 1832, Fort Velasco was attacked on this spot, and taken.
NW Face:
This Monument is erected to the memory of those who fell, by those who fought with them.
SW Face:
Here fought, here FELL, in Freedom's cause the brave! Tyrants BEWARE, Man will not be a slave.
SE Face:
Fallen Heroes - Antonio Buckner, Aylett "Strap" Buckner, Andrew Castleman, Matthew Thomas Hines, Mate of Schooner, Edward Robertson, William C. Smith, David Webb, Leander Woods, Isaac Jamieson
Erected 2023 by Old Fort Velasco Historical Association.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is June 27, 1832.
Location. 28° 56.52′ N, 95° 18.001′ W. Marker is in Surfside Beach, Texas, in Brazoria County. Memorial is at the intersection of Monument Drive and Parkview Road, on the right when traveling south on Monument Drive. The Battle of Velasco Memorial is located just southwest of the intersection of Monument Drive and Parkview Road, just off the SW end of Monument Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1415 Monument Drive, Freeport TX 77541, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brown-Hoskins Hotel and Tavern (within shouting
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More about this memorial. This monument is a four-sided obelisk-type cenotaph atop a small knoll which memorializes the fatalities of Texian militia from the Battle of Velasco, which occurred in the overnight period of 26-27 June 1832. Historical records are fragmentary, but indicate at least some of the dead were buried near the battle site. In recent years, an obscure 1833 newspaper article was discovered describing plans for a "monument" to be created in their honor by the survivors. When the town of Velasco was platted in 1837, this area was
Photographed By Chris Kneupper, June 28, 2023
2. Battle of Velasco Memorial
View of south corner, looking north, showing southwest and southeast faces of monument.
Regarding Battle of Velasco Memorial. A newspaper article was re-discovered a few years ago, describing a meeting in late 1832 at San Felipe de Austin, published in the Arkansas Advocate issue of 6-Feb-1833 (Little Rock AR), quoted below.
MONUMENT. (To be created at the Mouth of the River Brazos.)
In all civilized countries, and ages, the chivalric deeds of the brave, have been commemorated, not only in history and song, but by lasting monuments erected on the spot where their imperishable glory was achieved. In the infancy of a country, these mementos of the bravery of her sons - should never be neglected. They constitute the record of renown; and when connected with Liberty, they should be hoarded as a rich and sacred treasure. Even the remains of such spirits should be treated with that respect, to which their heroism and courage entitled them
Photographed By Chris Kneupper, June 28, 2023
3. Battle of Velasco Memorial
View of west corner, looking east, showing northwest and southwest faces of monument.
DIMENSION AND FIGURE.
The basement, of granite, to be formed by two tiers, the lower one of which is to measure, in length and breadth, each way, six feet - in height three feet. The second tier to measure four feet in length or breadth - in height two feet. On this is to be reared a solid column of white marble, measuring two and a half feet in breadth on either side; and four feet in height, surmounted by an Urn, one foot high, of the same material.
INSCRIPTION.
On the East side of the column, are to be inscribed the names of those who fell.
On the West side - "This Monument is erected to the memory of those who fell, by those who fought with them."
On the North side - "On the 27th of June, 1832, Fort Velasco was attacked on this spot, and taken."
On the South side - "Here fought, here FELL, in Freedom's cause the brave! Tyrants BEWARE, Man will
Photographed By Chris Kneupper, June 28, 2023
4. Battle of Velasco Memorial
View of northeast side and face, looking southwest, showing monument and granite pavers of donors.
It is the intention, to deposit in the Marble urn which crowns the Monument, the names of those who have subscribed to it, printed on parchment - the privilege of subscribing being exclusively confined to the citizen soldiers who were present in the action - and the whole being intended to commemorate the event, as an important epoch in the early history of our country.
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Velasco Memorial. (Submitted on June 28, 2023, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas.)
2. The Battle of Velasco. (Submitted on June 28, 2023, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas.)
Photographed By Chris Kneupper, June 28, 2023
5. Battle of Velasco Memorial
Wide view of northeast face, looking southwest, showing mound and monument within surroundings.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2023, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 28, 2023, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
