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A part of the first army of the Texas Republic, under the command of General Felix Huston, and later of General Albert Sidney Johnston, was stationed here from December, 1836, until furloughed by order of President Sam Houston on May 18, 1837. Captain Henry Teal was assassinated here as he slept in his tent on the night of May 5. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
Site of Camp Independence is a historical marker in Edna, Jackson County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 29 historical markers documented in Jackson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 48 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 28.9402, -96.6535 near Edna. The nearest cataloged historic site is Texana Presbyterian Church (Moved) (historic place), about 1.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include William Davenport Cemetery, Horton, George F., Home, and Edna Theatre.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5239004745. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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