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Site of Camp Independence

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Edna, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 28° 56' 19.15199999988", -96° 39' 12.56316000012"
 
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     A part of the first army of the , under the command of General Felix Houston, and later of General Albert Sidney Johnston, was stationed here from December, 1836, until furloughed by order of on May 18, 1837. Captain Henry Teal was assassinated here as he slept in his tent on the night of May 5.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Site of Camp Independence Historical Marker Location Map, Edna, Texas