Site of Camp Independence
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A part of the first army of the Texas Republic, under the command of General Felix Huston, and later of General Albert Sidney Johnston, was stationed here from December, 1836, until furloughed by order of President Sam Houston on May 18, 1837. Captain Henry Teal was assassinated here as he slept in his tent on the night of May 5.
Erected by the State of Texas 1936
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More markers in Jackson
Early Jackson County
Edna, TX
Organized, 1837; named for 7th president of U. S., Andrew Jackson.
Jackson County
Edna, TX
Home of the Karankawa Indians granted in part to Stephen F. Austin and to Martin de Leon.
Major James Kerr
Edna, TX
Born in Danville, Ky.
Site of the Old Town of Texana
Edna, TX
Founded in 1834 by Dr. F. F. Wells, personal friend of Stephen F. Austin.
Francitas
Francitas, TX
The LaBauve family moved here from Louisiana in the 1800s; many are buried in nearby LaBauve Cemetery.