Conroe in Montgomery County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Gonzales Flag
Come and Take It
| | 1835 | |
Photographed by James Hulse, May 19, 2026
1. Gonzales Flag Marker
After changing the original contract with early colonists, the Mexican army then demanded the return of a small cannon loaned to the Township of Gonzalez that had been used to ward off Indian attacks. Knowing that this was the beginning of Santa Anna's attempt to confiscate weapons of the colonists to further his plans for dictatorship, the citizens refused the order. In late September of 1835, Mexico dispatched 100 dragoons to take the cannon by force. As the town fortified against the approaching attack, Cynthia Burns and Evaline DeWitt painted a white cotton flag with a cannon, a lone star and the now famous slogan "Come and Take It". It was a clear challenge to the advancing Mexican army. As the first defiant shots sliced through the Mexican army, the Texas Revolution was irreversibly underway. The swift and decisive battle was an important victory for the Texians and displayed their willingness to take a unified stand against tyranny. Yet, very soon, at the Alamo and Goliad, a darker period would prevail that would test the Texians will and purpose.
Erected 2011 by Friends of the Flag Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1835.
Location. 30° 18.643′ N, 95° 28.099′ W. Marker is in Conroe, Texas, in Montgomery County. It is on Freedom Boulevard 0.1 miles north of Metcalf Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located at the Lone Star Monument and Historical Flag Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1776 Freedom Blvd, Conroe TX 77301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also on the American 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: New Orleans Greys (here, next to this marker); Sarah Dodson's Tri-Color (here, next to this marker); Alabama Red Rovers
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Also see . . .
1. The Flags:. Texas Flag Park
Represented in the park are 13 significant flags flown during the Texas Revolution as Texas became a sovereign nation. With over 50 to choose from, 13 were selected to symbolize the 13 colonies of Texas at the time and the 13 day siege at the Alamo. Historian Jim Walker worked tirelessly with Stephen Hardin and Stephen Moore, noted Texas authors and historians, in choosing the flags.(Submitted on May 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
2. Come and take it. Wikipedia
"Come and take it" is a long-standing expression of defiance first recorded in the ancient Greek form molon labe "come and take [them]", a laconic reply supposedly given by the Spartan King Leonidas I in response to the Persian King Xerxes I's demand for the Spartans to surrender their weapons on the eve of the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC. It was later used in 1778 at Fort Morris during the American Revolution, and also in 1835 at the Battle of Gonzales during the Texas Revolution.(Submitted on May 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse
2. Gonzales Flag Come and Take It Flag and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, May 19, 2026
3. Gonzales Flag Marker
The view of several of the flags with the Texian Statue in the foreground. The Gonzales Flag is on the left side of the flags.
Public Domain via Wikipedia Commons
4. Gonzales Flag - Come and Take It
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
