Near Fannin in Goliad County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Battle of El Perdido
Photographed By Brian Anderson, April 7, 2019
1. Site of Battle of El Perdido Marker
During 1810 - 1819 efforts to expel Spain from Texas, a bloody clash occurred here on June 19, 1817, between the forces of Col. Antonio Martinez, last Spanish governor of Texas, and a Mexican Republican Army of invasion that was on its way to attack and capture La Bahia.
Republicans had 42 men under Col. Henry Perry and Maj. James H. Gordon, former U.S. officers, veterans of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans. Outnumbered 3-to-1, Perry and Gordon refused offer of safe surrender, saying they would die first. Along with 24 of their men, both were killed.
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4726.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is June 19, 1817.
Location. 28° 42.597′ N, 97° 13.949′ W. Marker is near Fannin, Texas, in Goliad County. Marker is on Farm to Market Road 2987, 0.9 miles north of U.S. 59, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fannin TX 77960, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Union Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); From Battlefield to Picnic Grounds (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Centennial (approx. 1.6 miles
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Photographed By Brian Anderson, April 7, 2019
2. Site of Battle of El Perdido Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 280 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
