William Redfield
Smithville, Bastrop County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Star and Wreath A soldier in the Texas War for Independence, 1835 - 1836. Erected by the State of Texas, 1962
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
This state marker honors William Redfield, who served as a soldier in the Texas War for Independence during 1835–1836. That struggle, fought by Texian colonists against the Mexican government, ran from the first clashes of 1835 through the decisive victory at San Jacinto in 1836 and the birth of the Republic of Texas. The monument, topped by the Lone Star and wreath, was erected by the State of Texas in 1962 to mark his grave and service.
Why it matters
Redfield's grave keeps alive the memory of the ordinary fighters whose service won Texas independence and set the stage for its eventual entry into the United States.
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