Site of Spindle Top Hill Confederate Camp
Here, from 1862 to 1864, camped Colonel A. W. Spaight's Battalion, 2nd Texas Infantry, Confederate States Army, composed of soldiers from Jefferson, Liberty, and Chambers counties. Their presence here served to prevent invasion of this part of Texas by the Federal Army. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
30.0330° N, 94.0567° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as in storage, so it may not be standing at this location.
Where to Find It
NE corner Spindletop Ave. and Ohio St. Marker in storage as of Feb. 2022 pending site construction.
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