George Weedon
Austin, Travis County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Permanently wounded in in the Battle of San Jacinto while serving in Capt. William S. Fisher's Company. Died Jan. 18, 1842 near old Cincinnati in Walker County, Texas Erected by the State of Texas 1936
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
This marker honors George Weedon, who was permanently wounded at the Battle of San Jacinto while serving in Captain William S. Fisher's company. That short, decisive fight in April 1836 won Texas its independence from Mexico. Weedon carried his injuries until his death in early 1842 near old Cincinnati in Walker County.
Why it matters
It puts a single soldier's lasting sacrifice behind the famous victory that secured the Republic of Texas.
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Related people
- · George Weedon
- · William S. Fisher
Related events
- · Battle of San Jacinto
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