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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.) Erected by the State of Texas 1936
Lallemand, Riguad and Other French Settlers is a historical marker in Liberty, Liberty County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 60 historical markers documented in Liberty County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 133 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.0574, -94.8161 near Liberty. The nearest cataloged historic site is State Highway 3 Bridge at the Trinity River (historic place), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Catholic Cemetery, Odd Fellows Cemetery, and Hardin, Milton Ashley.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5291009671. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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