Site of Thompson's Ferry
Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Where a part of the Mexican Army under command of General Antonio López de Santa Anna crossed the Brazos on April 14, 1836 en route to an engagement with the Texans * This occurred one week later at San Jacinto. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
On April 14, 1836, part of the Mexican Army under General Antonio López de Santa Anna crossed the Brazos River here at Thompson's Ferry as it pursued the Texan forces during the Texas Revolution. Just one week later, that campaign ended in stunning fashion at the Battle of San Jacinto, where the Texans won their independence. The State of Texas placed this marker in 1936 for the revolution's centennial.
Why it matters
This river crossing was a pivotal step on the road to San Jacinto, the battle that birthed the Republic of Texas.
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Related people
- · Antonio López de Santa Anna
Related events
- · Battle of San Jacinto
- · Texas Revolution
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