An entire complex of forts, emplacements, bridges and roads was built near this spot in 1863.
Originally, a small redoubt was built in 1861-1862 mounting two 18-pound cannons. This fort was also referred to as Fort Velasco, according to . . . — — Map (db m243734) HM
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
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Here was fought a battle -- the first collision in arms between Texas colonists and the Mexican military -- a conflict preliminary to the Texas War for Independence.
On June 26, 1832, when Texans under John Austin and Henry Smith came down . . . — — Map (db m269478) HM
