McAllen in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

TXDAR’S Plaza of Liberty & Patrick Henry Statue

Photographed by Kathleen Stevens, May 8, 2024

1. TXDAR’S Plaza of Liberty & Patrick Henry Statue Marker

Front of Patrick Henry Statue

Inscription. Front Text:
Patrick Henry
"Give me liberty
or
give me death"

2nd Virginia
Revolutionary Convention
23 March 1775
Left Side Text:
Liberty or Death On 23 March 1775, toward the end of Patrick’s famous speech, he dramatically cried out, “give me liberty or give me death”. Then, seemingly holding a dagger in his upraised hand, he plunged it downward into his heart and slumped forward. The delegates were “spellbound”. This dramatic and compelling speech was credited with gaining sufficient votes to establish a Virginia militia. Twenty eight days later on 19 April 1775, the first shots of the revolution were fired, bringing Virginia into the war. The American Revolution would last 8 years, 1775 – 1783. The colonies would emerge victorious as the free and independent United States of America.

Dedication On this day 19 April 2015, the 240th anniversary of the first shots of the Revolutionary War, the Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution dedicates the Texas DAR Plaza of Liberty, with Patrick Henry’s statue and the walls of history, in celebration of the 120th anniversary of TXDAR and in memory of

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the sacrifices of America’s forefathers, who created, built, and made possible the American Dream of Freedom, the United States of America.

Right Side Text:
Patrick Henry Patrick Henry, American hero of the revolutionary war of 1775 - 1783, is seen passionately delivering the patriotic and emotional "Give me liberty or give me death" speech. He is addressing Virginia delegates attending the second Virginia Revolutionary Convention held at St. John’s Church, Richmond VA. Patrick was an ardent supporter of gaining freedom for Virginia colonists from their ruler, King George II of Great Britain in response to the growing threats of rebellion by the thirteen American Colonies against Great Britain, He is urging the delegates to establish a Virginia militia.

Back Text:
Threat of War Growing discontent by colonists against British imposed taxations, unfair trade and commerce restrictions, courts of law, and other issues were causing threats of rebellion to circulate throughout the 13 American colonies. On 5 September 1774, the 13 colonies, without Georgia Delegates, joined together for the first time in Carpenter’s Hall Philadelphia,

Photographed by Kathleen Stevens, circa June 20, 2023

2. TXDAR’S Plaza of Liberty & Patrick Henry Statue Marker

Left side of Patrick Henry statue in Plaza

PA. to form the first continental congress. Together they drafted and sent a list of grievances to the King. The King’s reply to their grievances was to dispatch British troops (Hessians) to America to “quell the colonials”. This reply, considered an insult by many colonists, further infuriated them against British rule.

Erected 2015 by Texas Society of Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 23, 1775.

Location. 26° 11.928′ N, 98° 15.37′ W. Memorial is in McAllen, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It can be reached from the intersection of Galveston Avenue and S. 29th Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 2901 Galveston Ave, McAllen TX 78501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in South Texas.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western

Photographed by Kathleen Stevens, circa June 20, 2023

3. TXDAR’S Plaza of Liberty & Patrick Henry Statue Marker

Dedication plaque

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bessie (approx. 0.6 miles away); Southern Pacific Depot (approx. 1.1 miles away); Campsite of "The Fighting 69th" (approx. 1.1 miles away); McAllen War Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Bethel Baptist Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); Sacred Heart Catholic Church (approx. 1.3 miles away); Site of McAllen Hospitals (approx. 1.3 miles away); M & J Nelson Building (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McAllen.

More about this memorial. Veteran’s War Memorial of Texas

Regarding TXDAR’S Plaza of Liberty & Patrick Henry Statue. The Texas DAR Plaza of Liberty & Patrick Henry Statue is part of the Veteran’s War Memorial at 3129 Galveston Ave., McAllen, Texas. This memorial honors ALL who have served in ALL branches of the military in ALL wars in which Americans have fought.

Photographed by Kathleen Stevens, April 8, 2024

4. TXDAR’S Plaza of Liberty & Patrick Henry Statue Marker

Right side of Patrick Henry Statue

Photographed by Kathleen Stevens, April 8, 2024

5. TXDAR’S Plaza of Liberty & Patrick Henry Statue Marker

Back of Patrick Henry Statue

Photographed by Kathleen Stevens, circa June 20, 2023

6. TXDAR’S Plaza of Liberty & Patrick Henry Statue Marker

Nearby engraved paver commemorating the dedication of the DAR Plaza of Liberty.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2024, by Kathleen Stevens of Mission, Texas. This page has been viewed 561 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 13, 2024, by Kathleen Stevens of Mission, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on March 30, 2024, by Kathleen Stevens of Mission, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on April 13, 2024, by Kathleen Stevens of Mission, Texas. 6. submitted on March 30, 2024, by Kathleen Stevens of Mission, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.