| Marker Number |
4745 |
| Atlas Number |
5239004745 |
| Marker Title |
Site of Camp Independence |
| Index Entry |
Camp Independence, Site of |
| Address |
CR 306 |
| City |
Edna |
| County |
Jackson |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
728685 |
| UTM Northing |
3202484 |
| Subject Codes |
Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics |
| Marker Year |
1936 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
From Edna, south on FM 1822 for 2.8 miles, southwest on CR 306 (Sayle Road) 0.8 miles. Marker is on private property. |
| Private Property |
Yes |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
1936 Texas Centennial - historical marker |
| Marker Text |
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 |
