Jonathan Burleson
Bastrop, Bastrop County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Star and Wreath Soldier in the Texas War for Independence at Velasco, Gonzales, Bexar, San Jacinto.
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Jonathan Burleson was a soldier of the Texas War for Independence, serving in the campaigns at Velasco, Gonzales, Bexar, and finally San Jacinto—the 1836 victory that secured Texas's break from Mexico. The Gonzales and Bexar fights and the decisive rout at San Jacinto were the pivotal engagements of that struggle. His marker honors his part in winning independence for the young republic.
Why it matters
Burleson stands among the citizen-soldiers whose service across the 1836 campaigns brought the Republic of Texas into being.
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Related people
- · Jonathan Burleson
Related events
- · Battle of San Jacinto
- · Battle of Gonzales
- · Siege of Bexar
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