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By Chris Kneupper, June 28, 2023
Battle of Velasco Memorial
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1 ► Texas, Brazoria County, Surfside Beach — Battle of Velasco Memorial —
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 — — Map (db m270527) HM WM
2 ► Texas, Brazoria County, Surfside Beach — 9607 — Old Velasco, CSA —
Historic and key Texas port of entry located near here. During the Civil War was fortified by troops and 8 gun batteries at the mouth of the Brazos River, to provide shelter and landing facilities for blockade runners; to protect rich farmlands; . . . — — Map (db m269615) HM
 
 
  
  
  
 
 
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