Point #32- Texas Independence Trail

To obtain this point you must visit one of the following stops on the Texas Independence Trail: Gonzales, Goliad, or Washington-on-the-Brazos to relive the
Texas Revolution.

Gonzales-
Gonzales was the location of the first battle of the Texas War for Independence. In 1835, there were hints of revolution in Texas. The Mexican army went to Gonzales to retrieve a cannon that they had given the settlers for protection from the Indians. The settlers are famous for making a flag with a cannon on it that said, "Come and Take it." The Texans fought off the Mexicans and the War for Independence was underway.

Goliad-
Before there was the cry "Remember the Alamo", there was "Remember Goliad!" This was the location of much action in the Texas War for Independence. It's most famous for the location where Colonel James Fannin and about 300 Texians were massacred after surrendering to the Mexican army.

Washington-on-the-Brazos-
Known as the "Birthplace of Texas", Washington-on-the-Brazos was the location of the Convention of 1836 when Texas declared independence, wrote the Texas constitution, and organized the fledgling government.

Enjoy Texas...