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Lallemand, Riguad and Other French Settlers |
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Liberty,
TX,
USA
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
To Generals Charles Lallemand, Antoine Rigaud, the veterans of the Napoleonic Wars and other French settlers, who, after many trials and adventures, came to Texas in the spring of 1818 to found on the banks of the Trinity River the Champ D'Asile: a last refuge for peace and liberty Nous voulons vivre libres, laborieux et paisables (We want to live as free men through our labor, and in peace.).
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
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